Paul Flynn
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(13 years ago)
Commons Chamber1. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the Baker report on extradition arrangements.
10. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the Baker report on extradition arrangements.
I have not had any such discussions with my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary.
Does the Attorney-General recall saying, in 2009, when in opposition,
“Our extradition laws are a mess. They’re one-sided. A Conservative government will re-write them”?
Will they? Or is this another example of this Government’s signature policy of promising miracles in opposition and delivering nothing in government?
The first thing the coalition Government decided to do on taking office was ask Lord Justice Scott Baker to preside over a report; of course, he was helped by others in that. We have now had that report. I will consider the recommendations that are specific to the Law Officers in conjunction with the Director of Public Prosecutions and the director of the Serious Fraud Office. That involves discussions with devolved jurisdictions. Of course, my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary will consult on the recommendations that touch on her responsibilities, together with other members of the Government who can provide some input.