Sirul could be extradited if death sentence is commuted, says Saifuddin


KUALA LUMPUR: The extradition agreement between Malaysia and Australia can only be invoked in the case of former policeman Sirul Azhar Umar if his death sentence is commuted to life imprisonment, says the Home Minister.

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said this was due to the dual criminality requirement in the agreement that needs to be satisfied.

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