PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Michelle Samaraweera (3 March 2016)

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations have been made by whom in her Department to the Indian government on the extradition of the person charged with the rape and murder of Michelle Samaraweera in 2009.

Asked by:
Ms Stella Creasy (Labour)

An arrest was made in this case in India in July 2011 following an extradition request from the UK. Since then, the case has been before the Indian courts.

The Home Office continues to monitor the case through the British High Commission in New Delhi. However, the United Kingdom has no involvement in the Indian court process.

A further hearing is due to take place in India on 21 April 2016.

Answered by:
James Brokenshire (Conservative)
8 March 2016