“Gary McKinnon’s case is only the latest in a string of high-profile extraditions involving British citizens to the United States. It comes after the NatWest Three and Ian Norris, former chief executive of Morgan Crucible, fought extradition battles through the courts – in the latter case successfully. Both highlighted the threat to the British business community from what is seen as the ‘long arm’ of US jurisdiction.”
The Times, 13th January 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
