Arribó al país para ser juzgado el ex primer ministro extraditado desde Brasil

Turks and Caicos Islands Governor’s Office statement:

The Governor’s Office of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) confirms the arrival of Premier Michael Misick at the JAGS McCartney International Airport, in the capital Grand Turk, this morning, Tuesday, 7 January 2014.

«The UK Government welcomes the arrival of former Premier Michael Misick in Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) to face a number of serious charges relating to corruption and maladministration during his time in office. They are most grateful to the Brazilian authorities for their swift handling of TCI’s extradition request.

«It is important for the people of TCI, a UK Overseas Territory, that the rule of law is respected and due process is followed. It will now be down to the TCI Courts to consider Michael Misick’s case as well as that of 14 others charged with similar offences.”