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Gary McKinnon extradition: Theresa May due to rule on hacker Gary McKinnon extradition: Theresa May due to rule on hacker
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Home Secretary Theresa May is due to announce whether computer hacker Gary McKinnon will be extradited to the US.Home Secretary Theresa May is due to announce whether computer hacker Gary McKinnon will be extradited to the US.
Mr McKinnon, who admits accessing US government computers but claims he was looking for evidence of UFOs, has been fighting extradition since 2006.Mr McKinnon, who admits accessing US government computers but claims he was looking for evidence of UFOs, has been fighting extradition since 2006.
The 46-year-old, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, could face 60 years in jail if convicted in the US.The 46-year-old, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, could face 60 years in jail if convicted in the US.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Mrs May will also announce changes to Britain's extradition arrangements with the US.Meanwhile, reports suggest that Mrs May will also announce changes to Britain's extradition arrangements with the US.
Psychiatrists Court decision
Mr McKinnon's case has been highlighted by critics who say it is too easy for the US to demand the handover of UK citizens.Mr McKinnon's case has been highlighted by critics who say it is too easy for the US to demand the handover of UK citizens.
David Cameron raised the issue with President Barack Obama during a meeting at the White House in March and said he would like to see a review.David Cameron raised the issue with President Barack Obama during a meeting at the White House in March and said he would like to see a review.
The Daily Mail reports that the home secretary is planning to introduce a measure that would make it more likely that UK citizens would be tried in the UK - if that is where their alleged crimes took place. The Daily Mail reports the home secretary is planning to introduce a measure that would make it more likely UK citizens would be tried in the UK - if that is where their alleged crimes took place.
It says the introduction of the so-called forum bar means a court hearing would have to be held to decide where a person should stand trial. The newspaper says the introduction of the so-called forum bar means a court hearing would have to be held to decide where a person should stand trial.
The paper says Mrs May will announce the introduction of the forum bar when she addresses the Commons to give her ruling on Mr McKinnon, from Wood Green, north London. It says Mrs May will make the announcement when she addresses the Commons to give her ruling on Mr McKinnon, from Wood Green, north London.
Mr McKinnon's lawyer Karen Todner said she had been calling for such a move for years.
She told the BBC: "It would be absolutely fantastic if she does bring that in - but she must combine it with not sending Gary."
Psychiatrist assessment
US authorities have described the Glasgow-born hacker's actions as the "biggest military computer hack of all time" and have demanded he face justice in America.US authorities have described the Glasgow-born hacker's actions as the "biggest military computer hack of all time" and have demanded he face justice in America.
They insisted his hacking was "intentional and calculated to influence and affect the US government by intimidation and coercion".They insisted his hacking was "intentional and calculated to influence and affect the US government by intimidation and coercion".
The Americans said his actions caused $800,000 (£487,000) worth of damage to military computer systems.The Americans said his actions caused $800,000 (£487,000) worth of damage to military computer systems.
Mr McKinnon has previously lost appeals in the High Court and the House of Lords against his extradition, but two years ago a High Court judge ruled Mr McKinnon would be a suicide risk if sent away.Mr McKinnon has previously lost appeals in the High Court and the House of Lords against his extradition, but two years ago a High Court judge ruled Mr McKinnon would be a suicide risk if sent away.
Earlier this year, Mrs May put the decision on hold, to allow Home Office appointed psychiatrists to conduct an assessment. Earlier this year Mrs May put the decision on hold to allow Home Office appointed psychiatrists to conduct an assessment.
They concluded that Mr McKinnon would be likely to take his own life if he was sent to face trial in America. They concluded that Mr McKinnon would be likely to take his own life if he was sent to face trial in the US.
'Zombified life''Zombified life'
BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman said the home secretary could only halt the extradition on human rights grounds.BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman said the home secretary could only halt the extradition on human rights grounds.
Our correspondent believed this latest report provides her with a basis to do that. Our correspondent believes this latest report provides her with a basis to do that.
If Mrs May allows the extradition to go ahead, lawyers for Mr McKinnon are expected to apply for a judicial review to challenge the decision.If Mrs May allows the extradition to go ahead, lawyers for Mr McKinnon are expected to apply for a judicial review to challenge the decision.
A provisional hearing date has been set in the High Court for 28 and 29 November.A provisional hearing date has been set in the High Court for 28 and 29 November.
Mr McKinnon's mother Janis Sharp told the BBC her son had lived a "zombified life" for the past decade, which has "destroyed him".Mr McKinnon's mother Janis Sharp told the BBC her son had lived a "zombified life" for the past decade, which has "destroyed him".
Ms Sharp is calling for him to be tried in the UK, and believes extradition powers would be used inappropriately if he was forced to travel to the US.Ms Sharp is calling for him to be tried in the UK, and believes extradition powers would be used inappropriately if he was forced to travel to the US.
"This was supposed to be for terrorists this treaty... if you were in a country and you committed a heinous crime and you fled... it wasn't meant for this kind of thing". "This was supposed to be for terrorists this treaty - if you were in a country and you committed a heinous crime and you fled - it wasn't meant for this kind of thing."
She added Mr McKinnon's Asperger's Syndrome - a form of autism - means he believes he will be put to death if he is extradited.She added Mr McKinnon's Asperger's Syndrome - a form of autism - means he believes he will be put to death if he is extradited.
Shami Chakrabarti, director of the civil rights group Liberty, has joined calls urging Mrs May to "show compassion and common sense" over the extradition.Shami Chakrabarti, director of the civil rights group Liberty, has joined calls urging Mrs May to "show compassion and common sense" over the extradition.
She added: "Extradition should stop fugitives escaping justice, not allow British citizens to be yanked around the world on the basis of what they are alleged to have done here at home".She added: "Extradition should stop fugitives escaping justice, not allow British citizens to be yanked around the world on the basis of what they are alleged to have done here at home".