HC Deb 10 January 1990 vol 164 cc653-4W
Mr. Janner

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when Britain will ratify the European convention on extradition.

Mr. Sainsbury

We intend to introduce the necessary Orders in Council under the Extradition Act 1989 during the present Session. Subject to the approval of Parliament, signature and ratification of the convention will then follow.

Mr. Janner

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether there is currently a prima facie requirement in respect of requests for extradition to the United Kingdom from those countries which have ratified the European convention on extradition.

Mr. Sainsbury

Requests for extradition to the United Kingdom from those countries party to the convention with which we have bilateral extradition treaties must be supported by evidence or particulars sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the relevant treaty.

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