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Extradition, India and a ‘prima facie’ case
In an earlier article we considered the case of a requested person who was sought by Italy in connection with the kidnapping of Chloe Ayling. We noted how the Court in this country when considering a European Arrest Warrant, was unconcerned with a person’s guilt or innocence when considering whether or not to order extradition. Part II requests The situation in relation to non-EAW...Read More
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European Court of Human Rights v The Court of Justice of the European Union
The recent Brexit negotiations brought further attention to the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (more commonly referred to in the UK as the ECJ). The negotiations have also emphasised a level of misunderstanding about the role of the ECJ and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The Court of Justice of the European Union and the ECHR are not the same thing. The ECHR was...Read More
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What is Extradition? Understanding the basics
Extradition is the formal process where one country asks another to return a person to stand trial or to serve a sentence. Under multilateral conventions and bilateral treaties, the UK has extradition relations with over 100 territories around the world. What Is the Process? The process is slightly different depending on whether the request comes from a European country that is part of the...Read More
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Body-worn Cameras; Lights, Camera, Action
Police forces across England and Wales are preparing for a rollout of ‘Body-worn Cameras’, and the government has announced that prison officers will shortly be assisted by this new technology. What are Body-worn Cameras? BWCs are small recording devices, very similar to a GoPro, which allows for constant audio and video recording in an unobtrusive manner. The evidence from...Read More
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Appeal from the Magistrates Court
Convicted Before A Magistrates’ Court – Can I Appeal? Many people convicted before magistrates feel aggrieved at the outcome, and wish to consider an appeal. A grievance may arise because they think that their case was not prepared correctly, or that the court reached the wrong result. For many people, a conviction could be a major barrier to employment or travel overseas,...Read More
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