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[CMAC]

AlDunsmuir the Golf Journalist just sent my tweet to all his followers regarding the petition. Keep it going folks

 

[sev112]

One of the responses on Snowheads tonight

sev112, following your posting, dropped a quick line to Theresa May, my MP yesterday about this: got a reply today. It is the usual government brush off - we've done a review of extradition treaties, we are examining it, we are looking thoroughly into all aspects including producing prima facie evidence, it's quite tricky... kind of stuff, and I do suspect it was written by an apparatick with TM only signing it at the bottom.

But I thought it was nice to at least get a quick response, and obviously, the Home Secretary is aware of Mr Tappin's case.

 

[sev112]

The Times yesterday was suggesting that Neil's dad was being asked to give evidence at some sort of inquiry into extradition, and hence there was some possibility of a delay, at least - anyone have any more recent news today ?

 

[AuburnWarrior]

I got this:

Dear Mr Halliday

Thank you for your email of last night regarding the extradition of Christopher Tappin, which I read with interest and concern.

I know that Mr Tappin’s own MP, Jo Johnson, raised his case in the House of Commons this afternoon, and the Prime Minister’s response is below for your reference.

“I quite understand why my hon. Friend has raised the case of his constituent. Obviously Chris Tappin has been through a number of processes, including those of the magistrates court and the High Court, and the Home Secretary has thoroughly considered his case. My hon. Friend has also raised the more general issue of Sir Scott Baker’s report on the extradition arrangements, which he has completed and which we are now considering. He did not call for fundamental reform, but my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary will examine his findings carefully, and will also take into account the views of Parliament that have been expressed in recent debates. Of course, balancing the arguments is vital, but I think it important for us to remember at the same time why we enter into these extradition treaties: to show respect for each other’s judicial processes, and to make sure that people who are accused of crimes can be tried for those crimes—and Britain can benefit from that as well. A proper, sober, thoughtful review needs to take place, and this case shows why.”

Yours sincerely


DAVID EVENNETT MP

 

[gjbike]

Just heard on the radio that Christopher is being deported to today hope he get a last minute reprieve.

 

[Toad]

Neil,

I hope this does not go ahead and that this whole sorry saga comes to an end for your family soon.
Best wishes

John.

 

[chrisd]

I heard Mr Tappins' solicitor on the radio this morning

Neither Mr Tappin or his solicitor have had any details of the charges against him given to them by the Americans. We know that he will almost certainly have to "plea bargain" when he gets there as, if he pleads not guilty, and is found to be so, he will get something like a quadrupling of the sentance that he could plea bargain for.

If the boot were on the other foot, I understand, that the extradition treaty wouldn't force the Americans to send someone in the same situation to us!

Finally, I heard Mr Tappin say that Abu Quatarda, even though he is Jordanian, has more protection in our Country than Tappin is afforded who is, of course, a born and bred countryman

You couldn't make it up!

 

[need_my_wedge]

Finally, I heard Mr Tappin say that Abu Quatarda, even though he is Jordanian, has more protection in our Country than Tappin is afforded who is, of course, a born and bred countryman

You couldn't make it up!

I said as much in my original post here,and in the mail I sent to my MP. The case was mentioned on Radio 1 news this morning, but only as headlines.

 

[JT77]

I believe Mr tappin was handed to the us marshals this morning. I am still in disbelief at the state of our shabby country. Thoughts are with the tappin family.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I got this:

Dear Mr Halliday

Thank you for your email of last night regarding the extradition of Christopher Tappin, which I read with interest and concern.

I know that Mr Tappin’s own MP, Jo Johnson, raised his case in the House of Commons this afternoon, and the Prime Minister’s response is below for your reference.

“I quite understand why my hon. Friend has raised the case of his constituent. Obviously Chris Tappin has been through a number of processes, including those of the magistrates court and the High Court, and the Home Secretary has thoroughly considered his case. My hon. Friend has also raised the more general issue of Sir Scott Baker’s report on the extradition arrangements, which he has completed and which we are now considering. He did not call for fundamental reform, but my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary will examine his findings carefully, and will also take into account the views of Parliament that have been expressed in recent debates. Of course, balancing the arguments is vital, but I think it important for us to remember at the same time why we enter into these extradition treaties: to show respect for each other’s judicial processes, and to make sure that people who are accused of crimes can be tried for those crimes—and Britain can benefit from that as well. A proper, sober, thoughtful review needs to take place, and this case shows why.”

Yours sincerely


DAVID EVENNETT MP

It's all very well having court proceedings, reviews and treaties but what all these fail to take into account is that to any right minded person Mr Tappins extradition is just plain wrong. I still can't believe the government have let this happen - it's outrageous

 

[Aztecs27]

For the first time in 28 years, I'm ashamed to be British. The fact this has happened is both sickening and unbelievable.

Thoughts are with Neil, his Dad and his family this morning.

 

[BROOKIE]

The goverment of this country ought to be totaly ashamed of themselves,500,000 theives and murderers were let into this country over the past 4 years,and they,the goverment do nothing to help Mr Tappin,like the guy said,its unbelievable..

 

[Tiger]

Shocked, appalled, outraged, angry, frustrated are a few of the adjectives you could use to describe how I feel right now. Our impotent government and this ridiculous one sided relationship with America makes me ashamed to be British. It's a <insert expletive> disgrace!

 

[swanny32]

I saw a piece on the Sky news app this morning about it, Mr Tappin looked extremely cut up about it all and was almost reduced to tears....such a heartbreaking story for all those involved.

I don't know all the ins and outs of it, I know he is being extradited to the US because they believe that he sold weapons parts to Iran. This question can probably only be answered by the Tappin family, but what makes the US think that Mr Tappin did actually commit this crime??

 

[RichardC]

I believe (stand to be corrected) but they do not need to prove to the UK government that he is guilty. They think they have enough proof that Mr Tappin needs to stand trial in the US and we HAVE to let them do it!!!!
The whole principle of it is totally wrong in my mind.

 

[Aztecs27]

I saw a piece on the Sky news app this morning about it, Mr Tappin looked extremely cut up about it all and was almost reduced to tears....such a heartbreaking story for all those involved.

I don't know all the ins and outs of it, I know he is being extradited to the US because they believe that he sold weapons parts to Iran. This question can probably only be answered by the Tappin family, but what makes the US think that Mr Tappin did actually commit this crime??

Read the link in original post to the Times Story that was published. Gives you background of it all.

 

[GB72]

Or try these links. The first is specific to this case and has links to various press reports. The second is a more general comment on the extradition law in question.


http://thejusticegap.com/News/2285/

http://thejusticegap.com/2012/02/when-will-the-penny-drop/

 

[NWJocko]

Shocked, appalled, outraged, angry, frustrated are a few of the adjectives you could use to describe how I feel right now. Our impotent government and this ridiculous one sided relationship with America makes me ashamed to be British. It's a <insert expletive> disgrace!

Well said that man.

I can't believe this has happened. Even after reading the news today I can't understand it. His MP should be in the House of Commons outlining that Government is there for the better good of it's country's citizens and as they are obviously unable to provide that then they should all resign from their posts immediately.

This makes me so, so angry.

 

[swanny32]

I hate feeling like this, angry at the people who are in power to protect us, but knowing there is absolutely nothing that I can do to help the situation.

My prayers go out to the Tappin family.

 

[One Planer]

I don't know all the ins and outs of it, I know he is being extradited to the US because they believe that he sold weapons parts to Iran

After all. It's not like the US, or the UK for that matter sell weapons under the table (illegaly) is it :mmm:

I am truly disgusted in our government!!!!!!!!

My thoughts are with Tappers and his family today.