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Murder suspects lose appeal against extradition to US
European court of human rights dismisses appeals by Briton Phillip Harkins and American Joshua EdwardsTwo murder suspects who claim they may face the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole if extradited to the United States have lost their appeals at the European court of human rights (ECHR). The unanimous decision by a panel of seven judges to dismiss their claims will be seen as a significant boost for UK-US extradition arrangements and a blow for those campaigning to reform the controversial 2003 agreement.
published date:Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:52:10 GMT