George is an experienced expert extradition defence specialist, who is currently Head of Extradition at Church Court Chambers. He is experienced in an array of cases brought under the Extradition Act 2003 and has worked on cases involving extradition requests from a range of international jurisdictions.

This talk is intended to serve as a practical (albeit not exhaustive) “rough and ready guide” to those unfamiliar with extradition proceedings. The focus of the presentation is on Part 1 cases under the Extradition Act 2003. George outlines different stages of the process: from arrest and initial hearing to appeal, sharing some commonly argued issues.

Key words/topics

Part 1 Cases under The Extradition Act 2003

European Arrest Warrants

National Crime Agency

Arrest and initial hearing

“Extraditable offence”

Bail

Electronically monitored curfew 

Adequacy of particulars 

Extradition offence (dual criminality)

Decision to charge / try 

Passage of time

Proportionality 

Medical issues

Suicide risk

Human rights

Setting directions

Cases involving children

Cases involving witnesses from abroad

International Justice Department at Westminster Magistrates’ Court

On-going remands