A magistrate ordering the transfer of a prisoner to Ireland must be satisfied that a sufficiently serious offence was alleged, but strict evidence was not required. As to the 1988 Act, the evidence must at least be admissible.
Citations:
Times 20-Jan-1998, [1998] EWHC Admin 6, [1998] I Cr App R 14
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Statutes:
Backing of Warrants (Republic of Ireland) Act 1965 2(2), Criminal Justice Act 1988 823(1)
Cited by:
Cited – Lobban, Regina v CACD 7-May-2004
The defendant appealed his conviction. A witness statement had been read, but he had wanted to cross examine her. The court was satisfied that her refusal to give evidence in person was through fear.
Held: In making the decision, the judge had . .
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Extradition
Updated: 19 May 2022; Ref: scu.86721
