The WLR Daily case summaries
[2025] WLR(D) 88
Supreme Court
El-Khouri v Government of the United States of America
[2025] UKSC 3
2024 Oct 9; Nov 18;
2025 Feb 12
2025 Feb 12
Lord Reed PSC, Lord Lloyd-Jones, Lord Briggs, Lord Leggatt, Lord Stephens JJSC
Extradition— Extradition offence— Insider dealing— Acts alleged to constitute insider dealing committed by person present in United Kingdom but with adverse effects felt by companies in United States— United Kingdom authorities holding insufficient evidence to successfully prosecute person— United States court issuing arrest warrant and extradition sought— Whether requirements of dual criminality met to constitute extradition offence—
Criminal Justice Act 1993 (c 36), s 52
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Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c 29), s 329
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Extradition Act 2003 (c 41), s 137(3)(4)