Britain’s extradition laws with America are a “stain” on the presumption of innocence which lies at the heart of this country’s criminal justice system, campaigners say today.
By Christopher Hope, Senior Political Correspondent
SIR – This Friday is Gary McKinnon’s birthday – the 10th on which the spectre of extradition to America has hung over him.
R (on the application of BBC) v Secretary of State for Justice (2012) EWHC 13 (Admin). Queen’s Bench Division (Administrative Court). Singh, J; Hooper, LJ. 11
Sir, Locking up people for years without trial in Britain, a civilised, democratic and a country that respects the rule of law, is just beyond belief.
By Um Idris- MM London correspondent
by Anindya Bhattacharyya
Attempts to silence Babar Ahmad suffered a blow in the high court last week.
Martin Bentham, Home Affairs Editor
Theresa May is preparing to abandon efforts to rewrite the Government's extradition treaty with the US despite claims that it is unfair to British citizens.
An interview with a terror suspect who has been detained for more than seven years without trial can be shown following a High Court ruling.
The BBC has won a highly-significant victory in the High Court - giving it the go-ahead to film a terrorism suspect held for seven years without trial.
Clarke shows none of the usual stubbornness by not seeking to appeal against the BBC
Joshua Rozenberg