Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 November 2004. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many United Kingdom citizens are awaiting extradition to the United States; and for what alleged offences. - Including table.

Answer: Tom Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many United Kingdom citizens are awaiting extradition to the United States; and for what alleged offences. [194230] Caroline Flint: As at 17 November 2004, there are 21 British citizens, who are the subject of US requests for their extradition from the UK to the US, whose cases have been placed before the courts, including some dual nationals. We do not record individual offences but the charges against the individuals involve: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Number of cases Theft 1 Rape 1 Fraud/forgery 6 Murder 2 Drugs offences 7 Kidnapping 1 Terrorism-related 2 Child assault 1 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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