Thursday, May 07, 2009

Extradition

Did you know that it is possible for the US government to extradite a British citizen without evidence on suspicion of crimes committed within the USA? Did you know that no reciprocal agreement exists under which a US citizen can be extradited to the UK without hard evidence?



This man's story is not unique. Three British bankers were extradited to the USA in connection with the whole Enron debacle.

As the closing quote in the Telegraph's article says: "It is a sad day for Britain when the Government is prepared to put political expediency ahead of the protection of its own citizens."

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