Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2007. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Friday, 18 May 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.

Extradition: Libya

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what agreements exist between the UK and Libya on the (a) forced repatriation and (b) extradition of nationals.

Answer: Most removals to Libya under Immigration Act powers are undertaken on the basis of international conventions and practice, rather than bilateral arrangements. A Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries concerning the provision of assurances in respect of persons subject to deportation was signed on 18 October 2005.There are no general extradition arrangements between the two countries. The UK and Libya, however, are parties to various international conventions under which extradition in respect of certain specific offences may be possible. The Extradition Act 2003 also allows the UK to consider entering into special extradition arrangements in individual cases.

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