Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 January 2021 (named day). It was answered by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Monday, 25 January 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Jonathan Taylor

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to reports that the arrest warrant has been withdrawn in relation to whistleblower Jonathan Taylor, whether he has had discussions with the Monegasque Authorities on the status of relevant extradition proceedings.

Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office were informed on 23 December 2020 that Monaco has not withdrawn its extradition request for Jonathan Taylor. I raised Mr Taylor's case in a call with the Monegasque Foreign Minister and sought assurances that they are giving full consideration to what protections Mr Taylor should be provided with as a whistle-blower and the need for a fair trial. Our Embassy in Paris has also raised Mr Taylor's case on with the Monegasque embassy in Paris.

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