EU arrest warrants: practical minus protection?

Broadcasting the 2 February 2012, 20:45

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Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange is appealing his extradition to Sweden on an EU arrest warrant at the highest court in London. The decision coincides with our next programme. The EU arrest warrant is controversial because it facilitates the extradition of suspects: tick the box, fax the form and away we go. What’s practical for the courts means less protection for suspects, even in their homeland. What’s more important: speed for the courts or protection for suspects?