http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/12/mckinnon_european_injunction/



By John Leyden

The Register

12th August 2008



Pentagon hacker Gary McKinnon has been granted a short reprieve from 

possible extradition to the US while a European court decides whether or 

not to intervene.



Law lords rejected McKinnon's appeal against extradition last month, 

leaving the European Court of Human Rights as his final avenue of 

appeal. McKinnon's solicitors Kaim Todner have lodged an appeal to the 

European court arguing that strong arm tactics used by US authorities 

during plea bargaining negotiations and concerns that McKinnon may be 

subject to a military tribunal constitute a violation of his human 

rights.



In a brief statement, Kaim Todner said the court had granted McKinnon 

"interim relief" against extradition until 28 August, in order for his 

application to considered before the full chamber of presidents of the 

European Court of Human Rights. David Dinkeldein, a solicitor at Kaim 

Todner, explained that the injunction prevents McKinnon's extradition 

until at least 28 August. The case will be considered on the basis of 

written papers, and no hearing has been scheduled.



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