Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
339. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of requests received under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 that sought the extradition of persons for murder or attempted murder offences in 2019 and to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12425/20]
View answerThe European Arrest Warrant provides for an enhanced extradition process within the European Union. It is a valuable mechanism that helps to keep the public across the EU safer, by providing an efficient process for apprehension and transfer of dangerous criminals, including those suspected of involvement in the offences of murder or attempted murder as referred to by the Deputy.
The following table sets out the number of requests which have been received under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, seeking the extradition of persons for murder or attempted murder offences, in the years requested by the Deputy.
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Year |
Number of relevant requests |
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2019 |
57 |
|
2020 (as of 18 June) |
21 |
