European Arrest Warrant

House of Lords written question – answered at on 14 March 2011.

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Photo of Lord Hylton Lord Hylton Crossbench

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to amend the European Arrest Warrant so that (a) there is no extradition for minor offences, (b) there are stronger safeguards for fundamental rights, and (c) there is a better system for removing warrants which have been refused; and when they expect to see changes.

Photo of Baroness Neville-Jones Baroness Neville-Jones Minister of State (Home Office) (Security)

Sir Scott Baker is currently chairing an independent review of the UK's extradition arrangements. One of the areas the review is considering is the UK's operation of the European arrest warrant (EAW). The panel is expected to report back to the Government by the end of the summer 2011 and it is important not to attempt to prejudge the outcome of the review.

The decision whether to remove warrants that have been executed, whether resulting in extradition or refusal, is for the issuing member state to make.

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