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Proceeding contribution from Alan Johnson (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 1 December 2009. It occurred during Urgent question on Gary McKinnon (Extradition).


Gary McKinnon (Extradition)

Because the High Court ruled, for the reasons I explained in my statement—[Interruption.] The High Court ruled that it was a matter for the DPP to decide—[Interruption.] Well, if the hon. Gentleman will just be quiet, I will give him the answer. The High Court decided, quite rightly, that it was the DPP's decision. He felt that the decision in this case was right. He set out the reasons why it was right—and I have set them out again in my statement—and he refused to allow judicial review. My deliberations have nothing to do with the decision to prosecute, or where to prosecute. My deliberations are about whether this decision breaches Gary McKinnon's human rights.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
501 c988 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Extradition USA Appeals Human rights Powers Ministers Treaties Asperger's syndrome McKinnon, Gary
Legislation
Extradition Act 2003
Link
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