I was very concerned to hear this week that the courts have ruled the extraditions of Babar Ahmad and Talha Ahsan, amongst others, can go ahead.

I have always argued that charges against these men should be heard in the UK courts and that it is wrong to consign them to possible life imprisonment in a maximum security prison in the United States when, in Babar’s case in particular, the Crown Prosecution Service has failed to conduct a proper review of the evidence.

It is also shocking that these extraditions are taking place against the backdrop of Parliament demanding reform of the UK’s extradition arrangements as a matter of urgency.

Almost a year ago now, MPs voted for change and yet, still, nothing has been done and, still, individuals are being extradited under a system that is manifestly flawed and deeply unfair.

This is not a debate about whether any of the men facing extradition are guilty of the charges brought against them.

It’s about how their cases are dealt with.

As one of the MPs behind the campaign to strengthen the law to better protect British citizens, I am determined to keep up pressure on the Government and ensure that others are not exposed to potential human rights abuses as a result of our extradition treaties.