"That means it's very, very, difficult to resist extradition because as long as an allegation is made in relation to an extraditable offence and there's an intention to prosecute, then you pretty much have to give the person up for extradition, " our correspondent said.

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"We haven't received any formal complaints and it's never been the intention of the prince to cause any offence, " a spokesperson said.

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Mr Ewing welcomed the recommendation for the new statutory offence and stated it was "not the government's intention to criminalise honest solicitors".

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