On Wednesday, it was reported that seven FIFA officials were arrested in a raid in Zurich at the request of the US authorities. The US Justice Department is seeking to bring the officials to the states to stand trial for criminal corruption charges, however, six of the officials have now said that they will contest their extradition to the US. What does this mean? When can individuals be extradited and when will it be unlawful?

The Legal Story so Far and What Happens Now

Top officials at Fifa the governing body of world football have been arrested in Zurich, Switzerland, on suspicion of accepting bribes up to the value of $100m (£65m). The officials were arrested in an early morning raid by Swiss police at the request of US authorities - and may now face extradition to the US.

Figures acquired by BBC Radio 5 Live indicate that over half a million pre-payment meters have been forcibly installed in peoples homes over the last six-years. Ofgem the energy watchdog has now taken it upon itself to investigate the circumstances surrounding the installation of these meters as they should only be used as a last resort and routine installation may amount to institutional bad practice.

Major tobacco companies are preparing to launch a claim against the UK Government in relation to losses resulting from the introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes. It is anticipated that this could be one of the largest ever legal claims made against the UK.

It's fast approaching that time of year when holidaymakers in the UK can look forward to a well-deserved break. Unfortunately - for some - it will be a case of sun, sand and ... flight delays.