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State Defends Extradition Proceeding | Guyana News
The state is firmly opposing the Mohamed father and son’s request to pause their extradition hearings, arguing that continuing the Magistrate’s inquiry won’t undermine their constitutional appeal. The Chief Justice previously struck down part of the Fugitive Offenders Act but upheld key sections, noting existing treaty protections against extradition to third countries. The State insists that filing an appeal doesn’t automatically halt proceedings, especially since the committal hearing began before the ruling. They cite past rulings and a U.S. diplomatic note assuring no re-extradition…
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