Patrick McVeigh extradition fails

Title

Patrick McVeigh extradition fails

Genre

Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

14 Jun 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:50

Description

Two linked clips about the release of Patrick McVeigh, a suspect in a series of deadly bombings in the UK. Irish Judge Jarlath Ruane ruled that McVeigh had not been positively identified by a British policeman in court and could not be extradited.1. Attorney General Sir Patrick Mayhew giving a statement to Parliament.2. Shadow John Morris agreeing with Mayhew but worried about a repeat occurrence.

Contributors

Patrick Mayhew; John Morris

Keywords

Deportation; Legal procedure; Terrorism; Police; Ireland; UK; Legal decisions; Identity; Belfast; Patrick McVeigh; Jarlath Ruane

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