Im absolutely amazed that comments from the democratic countries allowing free speech, completely take it for granted. Democratic also means free speech and free speech means that right to criticise. It does mean "free speech as long as you say what I want". Until the exile in question actually breaks a UK law he has done nothing wrong, whether you agree with his comments is another matter. If I said that "Goerge Bush is a criminal who should be overthrown" should I be extradicted to the USA? Some people living in free democracies appear to take all their freedoms for granted. They are very easily lost if we are not careful.

Jack Sprat, Bristol, UK

It appears Britain does not tolerate Islamic groups who wish to change the order of things but take a more relaxed attitude to others. This suggests the current British government is inclined to convert the nation to orthodox religion, including the Muslim population.
Anyway, what's the point of a Russian conference? The only trade is in oil/gas, vodka, ballet/circus groups, and tourism. This may depend more on how many visas the British consulates in Moscow and St Petersburg give out...

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Russia is absolutely right, why should Russia participate in an event which is in many ways part and parel of a group fermenting chaos in Russia. The Economy of Russia is moving strongly towards more and more a vibrant economy. These critcs who denounce Russia should do so in a proper democratic manner not a call to rebellion manner.

JERRY MCCULLOUGH, St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada, CANADA

Why in the name of God do the British expect things to carry on as normal when we are bloody well harbouring self declared enemies of Russia who demand a bloody rebellion in Russia?
What else can the Russians do? The Russians are the reasonable ones in all this – good luck to them.

Daniel Robertson, Melbourne/Bradford, Australia/UK

If the role was reversed and a prominent British businessman living in Russia said he was planning to overthrow our government I think the reponse would be one of alarm and outrage.The response of Russia in asking for extradition is understandable.The response of the British government in refusing this request shows contempt for Russia and its people.It is little wonder then that Anglo/Russian relations are at the lowest point in years.

martin, dundee, Scotland

Why in the name of God do the British expect things to carry on as normal when we are bloody well harbouring self declared enemies of Russia who demand a bloody rebellion in Russia?
What else can the Russians do? The Russians are the reasonable ones in all this – good luck to them.

Daniel Robertson, Melbourne/Bradford,

Absolutely stupid, behaviour of a small child who did not get a toy, that's what Russian authorities demonstrate to the whole world. Amazingly to see how the prominent Russian businessmen line up to make sure the authorities are aware about their refusal to go.

Sergei Nikitin, Moscow, Russia

Well done Russia! Let British businessmen to deal with Berezovsky alone. May be this will put some pressure on British goverment and it will kick Berezovsky out. I hope that this will be a valuable lesson for UK. As another point, I think that Russina businessmen should meet in Russia, not London. If Brits want to join such a meeting, well, there are airplanes flying to Russia every day

Oleg, Toronto, Canada