HC Deb 02 December 2002 vol 395 cc577-8W
23. Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to implement new extradition procedures. [82325]

Mr. Bob Ainsworth

The Extradition Bill, which will modernise our extradition laws, was published on 14 November.

28. Mr. Swire

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what his policy is on whether the European Arrest Warrant should allow a UK citizen to face trial in another country where there would be a presumption of guilt. [82330]

Mr. Bob Ainsworth

All countries to which the European arrest warrant will be extended operate a presumption of innocence. There will be a hearing before a British Judge and a right of appeal where concerns about any breach of rights under the European Convention on Human Rights can be revised, prior to any extradition request being carried out.