Part of Extradition Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 5:30 pm on 9 January 2003.
I suspect that this might be the conclusion of our proceedings this evening, but I do not want to jump the gun. This is an important matter and deserves the great scrutiny and debate that we have had. As the Minister confirms, the clause relates to category 1 territories. The procedure is entirely different for them. We are not prepared to withdraw the amendment. When a state in category 1 operates the death penalty, if the person could be, will be or has been sentenced to death, there should be no extradition.
Question put, That the amendment be made:—
The Committee divided: Ayes 2, Noes 9.