Immigration and Security Minister, extradition law, james brokenshire
Immigration and Security Minister questioned on Extradition Law
16 July 2014
James Brokenshire MP, Minister for Immigration and Security at the Home Office, was among witnesses quizzed by the House of Lords Select Committee on Extradition Law on Wednesday 16 July.
The Committee is to consider and report on the law and practice relating to extradition, in particular the Extradition Act 2003.
Witnesses
On Wednesday 16 July 2014, Committee Room 4, Palace of Westminster
In the first session the Committee heard evidence from:
- Jago Russell, Chief Executive of Fair Trials International;
- Jacqueline Minor, Head of Representation at the London Office of the European Commission; and
- Professor John R Spencer, Professor of Law at Cambridge University
In the second session the Committee questioned:
- James Brokenshire MP, Immigration and Security Minister
Purpose of the Session
The Committee explored with the first panel issues including
- the European Arrest Warrant (EAW);
- the UK’s recent negotiations over EU Justice and Home Affairs measures;
- and how the EAW can deliver more efficient extradition while ensuring that strict standards of justice are maintained.
As well as putting questions to the Minister about the EAW, Members also asked him about
- the role that the Home Office plays in developing UK extradition policy;
- recent changes to extradition legislation;
- the UK’s extradition arrangements with the US;
- and what effects changes to legal aid and the appeals procedure have had on extradition.