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Written question asked by Adrian Bailey (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2015 (named day). It was answered by James Brokenshire (Conservative) on Monday, 5 January 2015 on behalf of the Home Office.


Extradition

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what arrangements can be made for removing suspected criminals to the UK to stand trial in the absence of an extradition treaty between the UK and the host country.

Answer

The UK may make an extradition request to a country with which it does not have an extradition treaty for a person who is accused or convicted of an offence in the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
219188
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Extradition Trials
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk