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Document 201-07-003230-AdmitDocID010321
AI Analysis
Summary: The document discusses the Secretary of State's exceptional power to bar extradition under the Extradition Act 2003 and notes that it has been exercised only once since the enactment of the Act. It also highlights the typical timescales for extradition proceedings arising from US requests. The author, David Perry QC, concludes that none of the bars or exceptions to extradition would arise in Ms Maxwell's case based on currently known information.
Significance: This document provides expert opinion on the UK extradition law and the Secretary of State's power to bar extradition, which is relevant to Ms Maxwell's case.
Key Topics:
Extradition Act 2003
Secretary of State's power to bar extradition
Timescales of extradition proceedings
Key People:
- David Perry QC - Author of the opinion
- Ms Maxwell - Requested person in extradition proceedings
- Gary McKinnon - Individual whose extradition was previously refused