Extradition Lauri Love ruling 'sets precedent' for trying hacking suspects in UK Rights groups and lawyers for 33-year-old welcome landmark judgment against extradition to US Play Video 0:39 'Happy and relieved': hacking suspect Lauri Love emerges from court after winA high court ruling blocking extradition to the US of Lauri Love, a student accused of breaking into US government websites, has been welcomed by lawyers and human rights groups as a precedent for trying hacking suspects in the UK in future. There was cheering and applause in court on Monday when Burnett announced his decision. Much of Mr Love’s argument was based on the contention that this is indeed where he should be prosecuted. Emerging from the front of the court afterwards, Love said: “This is not just for myself. His supporters had gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice before the hearing carrying placards declaring: “Trump can’t get no Love”, “Free Love”, “Trial at home” and “Give Love a chance”.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2018 11:23 UTC