The Office of the Attorney-General wishes to clarify questions regarding extradition files.

The Office of the Attorney General adheres to the long-established legal rule and principles which prohibit public comment on any legal matter pending before the courts, including relations with foreign states.

With respect to particular extradition requests made by the United States of America, the Office of the Attorney General wishes to state for the record, and for the assurance of the public, that these matters are receiving full attention and are either in progress before the court or awaiting a court date so they may proceed.