GARY MCKINNON EXTRADITION

Early day motion 487, tabled 19 January 2009 by Janet Dean (Labour). Signed by 72 members.

That this House notes the likely extradition to the United States of Mr Gary McKinnon, a man recently diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, on charges of computer misuse; further notes that the diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome was made subsequent to the judgments of the Magistrates' Court, Divisional Court and the House of Lords; regrets that this new evidence has not been taken into account; calls for Mr McKinnon's diagnosis to be considered in any legal proceedings relating to his extradition; and supports the National Autistic Society's campaign for Mr McKinnon's Asperger's syndrome to be considered.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 24, Conservative 3, Independent 3, DUP 1, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.