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Published 10/29/2009 by EUobserver


EU and US seal extradition pact

The EU and the US have signed a judicial co-operation agreement allowing European countries to refuse to extradite criminals who may be sentenced to the death penalty.

"We are establishing a joint ambition to continue our co-operation to fight gross international...

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EU will not extradite suspects who face death p...
Luxembourg (dpa) - The European Union on Friday finalized an extradition deal with the United States that excludes suspects who may face the death penalty across ... - [10/30/2009 - Botswana Gazette]
Political: Holder Praises Treaties Between U.S....
(RTTNews) - Attorney General Eric Holder spoke at the EU/US Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting Wednesday, praising the treaties on mutual legal assistance ... - [10/29/2009 - Forex TV]
US, EU in extradition deal - [10/29/2009 - Sofia Echo]
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"We are establishing a joint ambition to continue our co-operation to fight gross international crime. But equally important is that we are agreed on strengthening the protection of the rights of the individual" Swedish justice minister...
EU and US seal extradition pact [EUobserver - 10/29/2009]
...on," Ms Ask said. "It's not possible for us to sort out all the judicial details."
EU and US seal extradition pact [EUobserver - 10/29/2009]

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