Murderer who escaped from English prison and fled here to seek to appeal extradition decision

A man convicted of murder in England in 1973 appeared before the High Court in connection with extradition proceedings. Anthony Craig, aged 66, had escaped from an English prison and subsequently lived in counties Cork and Leitrim before his arrest in February 2013 on foot of a UK extradition warrant. In July, Mr Justice John Edwards determined that Craig should be surrendered to the United Kingdom authorities. Craig now seeks leave to appeal that decision to the Supreme Court. Ms Cathleen Noctor BL, representing the Minister for Justice and Equality, informed the court that written submissions from Craig's legal representatives had been received and would be reviewed. Mr Justice Edwards remanded Craig on continuing bail pending a further hearing scheduled for October 7th.