Diane Abbott: “Home Secretary wrong to allow McKinnon Extradition”

02 Dec 2009

Diane Abbott MP has spoken out against the refusal of the Home Secretary to intervene to prevent the extradition of Gary McKinnon.

Speaking after the Home Secretary’s statement in the House of Commons yesterday, Diane said:

“There is substantial medical evidence that Gary McKinnon’s condition is serious and has worsened over the years his case has been looked at. It is wrong to extradite him and I believe Alan Johnson should prevent the extradition on human rights grounds. Gary McKinnon is a vulnerable man who needs the protection of his Government.”

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