Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 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), whether they have received any advice suggesting it is legally precedented that the cost of upgrading inadequate computer security systems does not constitute damage; and whether, in the Gary McKinnon case, this has been duly considered by the Home Office.
- Answer
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Within the scheme of the Extradition Act 2003 my right honourable friend the Home Secretary is not able to consider the evidence or information submitted in support of an extradition request—this is a matter for the courts. The only issue which the Home Secretary must now determine is whether Mr McKinnon's extradition to the US would be compatible with his human rights.
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- Reference
- 8942; 727 c358WA
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Subjects
- Extradition USA Hacking McKinnon, Gary
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