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As far as I know, this is the first UK extradition request to be denied by the USA, while the UK has denied at least 10 extradition requests to the USA. My inf
by btilly 7y ago
As far as I know, this is the first UK extradition request to be denied by the USA, while the UK has denied at least 10 extradition requests to the USA.
My information is from https://uk.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/policy-history/the-u-s-uk-extradition-treaty/frequently-asked-questions-on-the-us-uk-extradition-relationship/ https://uk.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/policy-history/the.... Check the section on why it is easier to extradite in one direction versus the other. (Which hasn't yet been updated to include this refusal.)
- jedberg 7y agoThe UK won't extradite for any crime that carries the death penalty, because they believe the death penalty is inhumane. I believe that accounts for all of their denials.
- btilly 7y agoNot quite all. There was also the case of Gary McKinnon whose extradition was denied because the UK believed he would commit suicide if extradited.
- jacobush 7y agoI.e. in effect being killed by the US "justice" system.
- joejerryronnie 7y agoJust like Epstein, oh wait ...
- krageon 7y agoIf you pressure someone into killing themselves I don't think you get to say that isn't murder.