British terror suspects US extradition ruling [UK HC]

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British terror suspects US extradition ruling [UK HC]

November 30, 2006 10:34:00 pm

Aswat v. United States, UK High Court of Justice, November 30, 2006 [ruling that two British citizens charged with terrorism offenses can be extradited to the US to face charges]. Read the full text of the ruling. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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