Johnson’s refusal to prevent McKinnon extradition is appalling
“The Home Secretary should stop being an American poodle and start being a British bulldog”, said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne.
Commenting on Alan Johnson’s refusal to block the extradition of Gary McKinnon to the US on medical grounds, Chris Huhne said:
“It is appalling that this Government places a higher value on a deeply unfair extradition agreement than it does on the welfare of a British citizen.
“Alan Johnson has shamefully turned down the opportunity to demonstrate his faith in British justice and save a vulnerable man from a lifetime in prison or worse.
“The Home Secretary must now step in and ensure that this sorry saga is ended once and for all by trying Gary McKinnon in this country.
“The Home Secretary should stop being an American poodle and start being a British bulldog.”
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