The decision not to extradite computer hacker Gary Mckinnon is welcomed by IHRC but this decision also highlights the hypocrisy and double standards of the government. Three British citizens were extradited to the US earlier this month. Both Talha Ahsan and Babar Ahmad insisted on their innocence whereas Gary Mckinnon admitted his guilt. Gark Mckinnon has been...
Learn MoreOctober 16, 2012 PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE USE The We Are Babar Ahmad campaign welcomes the announcement of the Home Secretary to introduce forum regarding the extradition of Gary McKinnon to the United States of America on the grounds of human rights. Deputy chairman of the campaign, Dr. Ismail Jalisi commented, “This is a positive first step in getting...
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Home Secretary Theresa May today announced that the government is to block the extradition of Gary McKinnon to the US. Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, has led calls in Parliament to overhaul the US-UK extradition treaty, which many feel disadvantages British citizens. Responding to the announcement today, Caroline said: “The landmark decision by Theresa May...
Learn MoreTHE decision is welcome but it points out the urgent need for a “fundamental overhaul” of the extradition process Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion (Green) said: “The landmark decision by Theresa May today to block the extradition of Gary McKinnon is fantastic news for the campaign – and a tribute to the incredible efforts of Gary’s mother,...
Learn MoreSACC Press Release from Scotland Against Criminalising Communities (SACC) SACC welcomes the Home Secretary’s decision to block Gary McKinnon’s extradition to the US. But we are appalled that she chose to use her statement to Parliament on this matter to argue that the recent shocking extradition of Babar Ahmad, Talha Ahsan and three other men demonstrates that...
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Press Release 11/ 10/ 2012 Amnesty International has issued a public statement for the Tooting Two Babar Ahmad and Talha Ahsan following their extradition to the USA. The Human Rights organisation expressed concern at the conditions of pre-trial solitary confinement and extreme isolation in US Supermax jails. The statement said: “There is ample evidence in the USA and...
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