European Arrest Warrant Act: The stark new reality of possible prosecution in other jurisdictions
European Arrest Warrant Act: The stark new reality of possible prosecution in other jurisdictions
Ian Bailey - Lawyers claim extradition decision was 'unprecedented'
RTE News
31 March 2011
Lawyers for Ian Bailey have begun making an application to the High Court for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court the decision to extradite him to France.
Mr Bailey is wanted in France in connection with the death of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Cork 14 years ago.
His lawyers said the decision to extradite him was unprecedented and the Supreme Court should be given a chance to consider it.
The High Court heard that every Irish citizen is facing a stark new reality of possible prosecution in other jurisdictions following the decision to extradite Ian Bailey to France.
Mr Bailey’ lawyers said the decision to extradite him was unprecedented and raised questions of exceptional public importance.
They said the multi-judge Supreme Court should be given an opportunity to consider it as the law in the area was not settled.
Mr Bailey’s application for an appeal is based on the interpretation of parts of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 and the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act of 2005.
Senior Counsel Martin Giblin said every Irish citizen was affected by the decision. Read more…
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