Erdinc Uckac v The Government of the Republic of Türkiye

Erdinc Uckac v The Government of the Republic of Türkiye

The court held that extradition appeals would remain stayed pending receipt of amended and further assurances from Türkiye, specifically addressing reporting of breaches and transfers for security or disciplinary reasons, with obligations to provide personal space and timely notification to UK authorities.

Parties
Appellant/requested Person: Erdinc Uckac; Appellant/requested Person: Aykut Sahin; Respondent/requesting State: The Government of the Republic of Türkiye
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Extradition Appeal / Post Judgment Directions on Assurances
Outcome
Appeals stayed pending receipt of amended and further assurances.
Legal Topics
Article 3 ECHR, Prison Conditions, State Assurances
Extradition Human Rights Article 3 ECHR Prison Conditions State Assurances

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Parties

Erdinc Uckac

Appellant/requested Person

Aykut Sahin

Appellant/requested Person

The Government of the Republic of Türkiye

Respondent/requesting State

Procedural Posture

Extradition Appeal / Post Judgment Directions on Assurances

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extradition to Türkiye would breach article 3 ECHR due to prison conditions
  2. 2 Adequacy and reliability of Yalvac prison assurances
  3. 3 Effect of breaches and compliance with assurances

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that extradition appeals would remain stayed pending receipt of amended and further assurances from Türkiye, specifically addressing reporting of breaches and transfers for security or disciplinary reasons, with obligations to provide personal space and timely notification to UK authorities.

Court Disposition

Appeals stayed pending receipt of amended and further assurances.

Orders

  • Türkiye to provide amended assurance and further assurance within 21 days of judgment.
  • CPS to respond within 21 days of judgment.