Category: extradition

New Judgment: Public Prosecutors Office of the Athens Court of Appeal v O’Connor [2022] UKSC 4 – UKSC Blog

Posted February 3rd, 2022 in agency, appeals, extradition, jurisdiction, news, notification, solicitors, statutory interpretation, Supreme Court, time limits by sally

‘The Respondent was ordered to be extradited to Greece for the purposes of conducting a criminal prosecution against him. On that day, the Respondent’s solicitor stated orally in court that an appeal would be lodged against the extradition order, and on 16 December 2015, the notice of application for leave to appeal was filed with the Court. However, due to an oversight, the solicitor failed to serve the notice on the Crown Solicitor’s Office (on behalf of Greece) until about three weeks later.’

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UKSC Blog, 3rd February 2022

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Biggest civil fraud trial ends in ‘substantial’ victory for HP – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 31st, 2022 in damages, extradition, fraud, news by tracey

‘Hewlett Packard has “substantially succeeded” in its High Court claim against the former executives of Autonomy over its disastrous $11bn takeover of the UK software company – but any damages awarded will be “considerably less” than the $5bn claimed by the US technology giant.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 28th January 2022

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Julian Assange wins first stage of attempt to appeal against extradition – The Guardian

Posted January 26th, 2022 in appeals, extradition, freedom of expression, news, spying, Supreme Court by sally

‘The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be able to go to the supreme court in the UK to challenge a decision allowing him to be extradited to the US to face espionage charges.’

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The Guardian, 24th January 2022

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USA successfully appeals Assange case – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted December 14th, 2021 in appeals, defence, extradition, news, suicide by tracey

‘In Government of the United States v Julian Assange [2021] EWHC 3313 (Admin), the High Court allowed the appeal of the United States of America against the ruling of Westminster Magistrates’ Court, thereby permitting the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder to the US where he faces criminal charges relating to the unlawful obtaining and publication of classified defence and national security materials.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 13th December 2021

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Julian Assange can be extradited to US to face espionage charges, court rules – The Guardian

Posted December 10th, 2021 in disclosure, extradition, freedom of expression, news, spying by michael

‘Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, the high court has ruled as it overturned a judgment earlier this year.’

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The Guardian, 10th December 2021

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Man to be extradited to Belgium in connection with Grays lorry deaths – BBC News

Posted December 3rd, 2021 in extradition, gangs, homicide, immigration, news, trafficking in human beings by tracey

‘A Vietnamese man will be extradited to Belgium to face charges connected to the deaths of 39 people in a lorry in Essex in 2019.’

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BBC News, 2nd December 2021

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Julian Assange: what to expect from the extradition appeal – The Guardian

Posted October 27th, 2021 in appeals, extradition, mental health, news, spying, suicide by sally

‘The year began with a legal defeat for an attempt to extradite Julian Assange to face espionage charges in the US, but he has remained in Belmarsh prison pending an appeal.’

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The Guardian, 26th October 2021

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Harry Dunn: Parents reach resolution in civil case against suspect – BBC News

Posted September 22nd, 2021 in accidents, bereavement, damages, dangerous driving, diplomats, extradition, families, immunity, news, unlawful killing by sally

‘The parents of Harry Dunn have reached a “resolution” in a civil claim for damages with the woman alleged to have killed him, the family’s spokesman has said.’

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BBC News, 21st September 2021

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Harry Dunn: Civil damages deposition case postponed – BBC News

Posted August 20th, 2021 in bereavement, damages, dangerous driving, diplomats, extradition, families, homicide, immunity, news by sally

‘The deposition of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer has been postponed just days before it was due to take place.’

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BBC News, 19th August 2021

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Harry Dunn: US tries to prevent disclosure of alleged killer’s work record – The Guardian

Posted July 26th, 2021 in accidents, dangerous driving, diplomats, disclosure, extradition, homicide, immunity, news by sally

‘The US government has requested that the country’s civil courts prevent the disclosure of the employment details of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer in the interests of “national security”.’

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The Guardian, 25th July 2021

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British businessman Mike Lynch faces extradition to US – The Guardian

Posted July 23rd, 2021 in extradition, fraud, government departments, news by sally

‘The British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch should be extradited to the US to face criminal fraud charges, a London judge has ruled.’

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The Guardian, 22nd July 2021

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Retrial-conviction cases: when is extradition proportionate? – 5SAH

Posted April 14th, 2021 in brexit, chambers articles, extradition, news, proportionality, retrials by sally

‘When is it proportionate to extradite a person for what appear to be minor offences where they are entitled to a retrial?’

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5SAH, 17th March 2021

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Extradition under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement – 5SAH

Posted April 9th, 2021 in brexit, chambers articles, extradition, news by sally

‘When the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was reached between the UK and the EU on 24 December 2020, it gave extradition practitioners only a few days to identify what, if anything, would remain from the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) system before it came into force on 1 January 2021. The article starts by setting out how the EAW was implemented in the UK prior to 1 January 2021, before turning to the TCA itself and what it means for extradition or “surrender” between EU member states and the UK. In short, the EAW system no longer applies. The authors set out how the TCA provides a degree of continuity, now under the watchful eye of the UK–EU “Specialised Committee on Law Enforcement and Judicial Cooperation”. There are notable departures from the EAW system however, in both practical and legal terms, that open the door to increased scrutiny of extradition requests. The authors explore the impact these changes may have on the future of extradition with the EU27, to or from the UK.’

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5SAH, 10th March 2021

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Harry Dunn crash: Biden team says Anne Sacoolas extradition refusal ‘final’ – BBC News

Posted January 29th, 2021 in accidents, dangerous driving, diplomats, extradition, families, immunity, news, unlawful killing by tracey

‘The new Biden administration has said the US government’s decision to refuse an extradition request for Harry Dunn’s alleged killer was “final”.’

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BBC News, 28th January 2021

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A ‘brave new world’ for UK extradition law? – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 28th, 2021 in brexit, EC law, extradition, news, warrants by sally

‘Upon our departure from the EU, the UK extradition landscape has changed – although not as much as one might think.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 27th January 2021

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Assange cannot be extradited, but free speech arguments dismissed — an extended look – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted January 22nd, 2021 in computer crime, disclosure, extradition, freedom of expression, human rights, media, mental health, news, suicide, whistleblowers by sally

‘In The Government of the United States v Julian Assange (2021), the District Judge sitting at Westminster Magistrates’ Court discharged the American extradition request against the founder of WikiLeaks because there is a substantial risk that he would commit suicide. Given Julian Assange’s political notoriety as an avowed whistle-blower, however, the judgment is significant for its dismissal of the defence’s free speech arguments. This article analyses why these human rights submissions were unsuccessful.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 21st January 2021

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Extradition – A Year in Review of 2020 – A look forward to 2021 – 5SAH

Posted January 8th, 2021 in appeals, chambers articles, extradition, human rights, news by sally

‘2020 has undoubtedly been a most unusual year, but in terms of the evolution of extradition caselaw it has been surprisingly still. As in previous years, extradition appeals have been dominated by Article 8 cases and challenges to European prison conditions. However, fewer extraditions than usual have actually taken place, and not for the obvious reasons (although coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused its own delays). Various challenges have led to large numbers of appeals being stayed pending outcomes of lead cases. Sharmistha Michaels and Rebecca Hill, barristers at Five St Andrew’s Hill, discuss the most important extradition judgments of 2020 and what to expect in 2021.’

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5SAH, 6th January 2021

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Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder extradition to US blocked by UK judge – BBC News

Posted January 4th, 2021 in disclosure, extradition, mental health, news, suicide, whistleblowers by sally

‘Wikileaks founder Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States, a court in London has ruled.’

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BBC News, 4th January 2021

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Harry Dunn: CPS pursue case against suspect despite immunity ruling – BBC News

Posted December 21st, 2020 in accidents, appeals, bereavement, criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, dangerous driving, diplomats, extradition, families, foreign jurisdictions, immunity, news by sally

‘The Crown Prosecution Service has said there remains a “realistic prospect of conviction” for Harry Dunn’s alleged killer despite a High Court ruling she had diplomatic immunity.’

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BBC News, 20th December 2020

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Harry Dunn’s family can appeal against High Court ruling – BBC News

Posted December 4th, 2020 in accidents, appeals, bereavement, criminal justice, dangerous driving, diplomats, extradition, families, foreign jurisdictions, government departments, immunity, news, road traffic, unlawful killing by sally

‘The parents of Harry Dunn have been granted permission to appeal against a High Court ruling over the diplomatic immunity of his alleged killer.’

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BBC News, 3rd December 2020

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