Extradition and mutual assistance cases are increasingly common in the post 9/11 world and the use of the internet vastly opens up the possibilities of extradition.
With the aim of modernising UK extradition law after the introduction of new European extradition procedures (the European Arrest Warrant) the Government controversially introduced the Extradition Act 2003 which came into force at the beginning of 2004. Under the Act 48 territories (including the US) may now extradite persons from the UK seemingly without evidence! In addition treaties with the UAE and other Nations are in the process of ratification. Controversy has arisen specifically about arrangements for the US because of perceived lack of reciprocity.
There have been important developments within extradition laws including successful challenges on the basis of the European Convention on Human Rights.
The globalisation of criminal law arising from terrorism, money laundering and corruption means that extradition and mutual legal assistance increase the impact on domestic law.
From our experience of international criminal law we can assist our clients in advising on the admissibility of wire tapped evidence obtained in a foreign jurisdiction; trials in absence and the right to a re-trial; obtaining evidence from overseas and negotiating plea bargains with foreign prosecuting authorities.
We have access to the very best barristers who have acted in the foremost extradition litigation - for individuals and foreign governments in dozens of High Court appeals and as expert witnesses in foreign jurisdictions.
Recent cases included successfully overturning European arrest warrants in East Germany, Poland and Spain.
There are important issues surrounding extradition and it is vital that you immediately seek the assistance of a specialist in relation to the legality of the proceedings including human rights.
We have successfully represented numerous individuals facing extradition and have specialist lawyers with vast experience of this complex subject available. |
