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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Volume:
28
Issue:
2
Abstract:
Since coming into force, the 2003 US-UK[1] extradition treaty in 2007, which replaced the old 1972 treaty[2], has been shrouded by controversy and deep public concern. The new treaty, it is argued, has created an imbalance between the two countries that is biased in the favour of the US to the detriment of UK nationals who may be the subject of a request.
[1] The full text of the US-UK extradition treaty can be accessed at http://www.statewatch.org/news/2003/jul/UK_USA_extradition.pdf.
[2] The relevant Order in Council was the United States of America (Extradition) Order 1976, S.1. 1976 No. 2144 .