Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 May 2011.

Extradition: Gary McKinnon

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Lord Wallace of Saltaire on 23 March (Official Report, col. 729–731), when was the most recent communication between the Home Office and the Government of the United States directly concerning Gary McKinnon; and what consideration they have given to the impact which the timescale of this case is having on the psychological wellbeing of a vulnerable individual.

Answer: Home Office officials are in regular contact with their counterparts in the United States Department of Justice about extradition cases, including the case of Gary McKinnon; the most recent contact on that case was on 4 May. There are a number of reasons why it is important to bring the case to a conclusion as soon as possible, and the Home Office is making strenuous efforts to obtain independent medical evidence in order to assist in the making of a final decision in the case.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8938; 727 c299-300WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Extradition: Gary McKinnon
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Oral questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Extradition USA McKinnon, Gary
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk