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Archive for January, 2014
The High Court today ruled that Shrien Dewani, the man accused of arranging his wife's murder on their honeymoon in 2010, could be extradited to stand trial if South Africa was prepared to provide an appropriate undertaking. In August 2011 the Senior District Judge in the Magistrates' Court sent his case to the Secretary of State and she subsequently ordered his extradition. Dewani appealed to the High Court arguing that his fragile mental state meant that it would be unjust to extradite him... Read more »
Posted: 31 January 2014 | Author: Gherson Extradition | Comments (0)
A major diplomatic row between America and India culminated in India's deputy consul general in New York being ordered to leave the USA on 9 January 2014. Ms Khobragade was arrested in December 2013 after a complaint from her maid, Sangeeta Richard. US prosecutors claim that Ms Khobragade lied to US visa officials about the salary she would pay her maid. Ms Khobragade has relied upon her diplomatic status and India has refused to waive her immunity. The charges will remain pending against... Read more »
Posted: 15 January 2014 | Author: Gherson Extradition | Comments (0)
On 8 January 2014, it was announced that the Netherlands had signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which would facilitate the extradition of alleged war criminals to stand trial in Rwanda. Many suspected Rwandan war criminals that are accused of involvement in acts of genocide in 1994, have fled to Europe. Extraditions have thus far proved difficult for the Rwandan authorities. Similar problems have been seen in the UK. In 2009 the High Court in London refused a request for the extradition... Read more »
Posted: 09 January 2014 | Author: Gherson Extradition | Comments (0)
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