Judicial Court of Lithuania, R (on the application of) v Dumbliauskas

Judicial Court of Lithuania, R (on the application of) v Dumbliauskas

Substantial grounds exist for believing the respondent would abscond due to the seriousness of the offences, his criminal history, and international connections. Family ties and bail conditions are insufficient to mitigate this risk. Bail is therefore refused.

Parties
Claimant: The Queen on the Application of the Judicial Court of Lithuania; Defendant: Dumliauskas
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 October 2010
Procedural Posture
Extradition Appeal / Appeal Against Grant of Bail
Outcome
appeal allowed; bail refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Extradition, Risk of Absconding, Double Jeopardy
Criminal Law Extradition Law Bail Extradition Risk of Absconding Double Jeopardy

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Parties

The Queen on the Application of the Judicial Court of Lithuania

Claimant

Dumliauskas

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Extradition Appeal / Appeal Against Grant of Bail

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether bail should be granted pending extradition proceedings
  2. 2 Whether the respondent presents a substantial risk of absconding
  3. 3 Whether double jeopardy or prior custody defeats the European Arrest Warrant

Ratio Decidendi

Substantial grounds exist for believing the respondent would abscond due to the seriousness of the offences, his criminal history, and international connections. Family ties and bail conditions are insufficient to mitigate this risk. Bail is therefore refused.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; bail refused

Orders

  • Bail is refused pending extradition proceedings.