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High Court2024-04-29

Man whose surrender to Scotland was refused on humanitarian grounds to be extradited after new request

A 24-year-old man from Co Sligo is to be extradited to Scotland following a reassessment of his case by the High Court. The respondent faces charges in Glasgow Sheriff Court relating to an alleged firearms offence and assault that...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report

High Court2023-06-29

Extradition to Scotland refused on humanitarian grounds after judge notes severe prison overcrowding

A High Court judge has refused to extradite a man to Scotland on humanitarian grounds, citing severe prison overcrowding and inadequate mental health provision. Mr Justice Paul McDermott found that surrendering Richard Sharples, aged 24,...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report