British women question UK delay on Tate extradition as brothers visit Russia

British women who accuse Andrew and Tristan Tate of rape, assault and coercive control have questioned why UK authorities have not sought their extradition after the brothers appeared in Russia. The Tates arrived in Moscow during the same week Russian authorities hosted an annual economic conference. They were met by folk singers and dancers upon arrival.

Tate face criminal charges in Britain that include rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking, along with a civil case brought by four women. They also face charges in Romania for human trafficking, rape and forming an organised criminal group following their arrest in December 2022.

A lawyer for the British women said the failure to seek extradition had created an "extraordinary spectacle" of the Tates receiving a platform in Russia.

Travel restrictions lifted The brothers traveled to Russia after Romanian authorities lifted travel restrictions. A UK Home Office spokesperson said the government remained committed to treating violence against women and girls as an emergency but would not confirm whether an extradition request had been made.

Matthew Jury, the women's solicitor, stated there was nothing to stop British authorities from seeking extradition despite ongoing Romanian proceedings. A solicitor for the Tates said the men would voluntarily travel to the UK once Romanian proceedings conclude.

One of the women bringing the civil claim said the situation was "deeply upsetting" and called for the UK government to act on the extradition warrant.