To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answers by Lord West of Spithead on 19 November 2008 (WA 199) and 25 March 2010 (WA 324–5), how many British citizens have faced proceedings under the European arrest warrant; how many have been surrendered; and what accounts for any difference...

To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answers by Lord West of Spithead on 19 November 2008 (WA 199) and 25 March 2010 (WA 324–5), how many British citizens have faced proceedings under the European arrest warrant; how many have been surrendered; and what accounts for any difference...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with his Pakistani counterpart on extradition matters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with his Pakistani counterpart on extradition matters.

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to (a) the government of Rwanda, and (b) the African Union, and through the European Union and the United Nations, on the extradition of Laurent Nkunda to the Democratic Republic of Congo to face trial for alleged war crimes and...

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to (a) the government of Rwanda, and (b) the African Union, and through the European Union and the United Nations, on the extradition of Laurent Nkunda to the Democratic Republic of Congo to face trial for alleged war crimes and...

To ask Her Majesty's Government which United Kingdom citizens have been extradited under the European arrest warrant; for which alleged crimes; to which European countries; and how long they have spent in custody awaiting trial.

To ask Her Majesty's Government which United Kingdom citizens have been extradited under the European arrest warrant; for which alleged crimes; to which European countries; and how long they have spent in custody awaiting trial.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State's contribution to the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee on 9 March 2010 and paragraph 7.2 of the explanatory memorandum to the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010, what the administrative oversight...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State's contribution to the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee on 9 March 2010 and paragraph 7.2 of the explanatory memorandum to the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010, what the administrative oversight...

Draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.

To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead on 22 February (WA 233–4), whether discussionshave taken place at ministerial level with the United States on the issues arising from the United Kingdom's arrest warrant procedure.

To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead on 22 February (WA 233–4), whether discussionshave taken place at ministerial level with the United States on the issues arising from the United Kingdom's arrest warrant procedure.

I obviously did not make myself clear. I was not asking about the prima facie evidence of the alleged crime, or about general improvement of human rights in Libya. It was a narrower question. The legislation refers to a person; I do not know whether he is the accused, an...

I obviously did not make myself clear. I was not asking about the prima facie evidence of the alleged crime, or about general improvement of human rights in Libya. It was a narrower question. The legislation refers to a person; I do not know whether he is the accused, an...

My Lords, I, too, thank the Minister for his introduction of this order. The Explanatory Memorandum on the treaty, on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website, describes it as, ""one element in a package of judicial co-operation measures"," which will, ""enhance our ability to work in close co-operation with …...

My Lords, I, too, thank the Minister for his introduction of this order. The Explanatory Memorandum on the treaty, on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website, describes it as, ""one element in a package of judicial co-operation measures"," which will, ""enhance our ability to work in close co-operation with …...

Draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Order 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Order 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.

I thank both noble Baronesses for their contributions. As ever, the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Jones, was forensic in her questions. Answering them is always at least uncomfortable for a Minister. I will start with what is almost a disclaimer: if I do not do justice to the questions, I will...

I thank both noble Baronesses for their contributions. As ever, the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Jones, was forensic in her questions. Answering them is always at least uncomfortable for a Minister. I will start with what is almost a disclaimer: if I do not do justice to the questions, I will...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for explaining the order. Does he agree that it is hardly acceptable that although the extradition treaty between the UK and Libya was signed on 17 November 2008 and ratified in April 2009, the Home Office was not informed until January of this year?...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for explaining the order. Does he agree that it is hardly acceptable that although the extradition treaty between the UK and Libya was signed on 17 November 2008 and ratified in April 2009, the Home Office was not informed until January of this year?...

The noble Baroness is absolutely right and I apologise to her. I did not understand the point and that must be down to my stupidity rather than her putting it unclearly. Baroness Hamwee: I did not suggest that.

The noble Baroness is absolutely right and I apologise to her. I did not understand the point and that must be down to my stupidity rather than her putting it unclearly. Baroness Hamwee: I did not suggest that.

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Relevant Document: 8th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Relevant Document: 8th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

My Lords, the Extradition Act 2003 has played a vital role in ensuring that the UK’s extradition relations with countries around the world work efficiently and effectively. Today, in an effort to further improve international co-operation, we seek to add Libya to the schedule of territories designated as extradition partners...

My Lords, the Extradition Act 2003 has played a vital role in ensuring that the UK’s extradition relations with countries around the world work efficiently and effectively. Today, in an effort to further improve international co-operation, we seek to add Libya to the schedule of territories designated as extradition partners...

In truth, that is the case because the noble Baroness gave me notice of the question and I managed to misinterpret it in my own mind, and then in seeking expert opinion, I misled the experts. When looking at the ECHR and other issues, the important thing I have been...

In truth, that is the case because the noble Baroness gave me notice of the question and I managed to misinterpret it in my own mind, and then in seeking expert opinion, I misled the experts. When looking at the ECHR and other issues, the important thing I have been...

Draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 27 January (WA 339), whether, as ““where a ministerial decision is in question””, a case concerning issues of national importance such as the economy, public order or the essential services is permitted an exemption...

To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 27 January (WA 339), whether, as ““where a ministerial decision is in question””, a case concerning issues of national importance such as the economy, public order or the essential services is permitted an exemption...