Horvath v Hungary

Horvath v Hungary

Hungary's assurances regarding detention conditions dispel doubts about Article 3 risk; extradition does not disproportionately interfere with Article 8 rights given the seriousness of charges and public interest.

Parties
Claimant: Andras Horvath; Defendant: Hungary
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Extradition Appeal / Appeal From District Judge's Extradition Order
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; extradition order upheld.
Legal Topics
European Arrest Warrant, Article 3 ECHR, Article 8 ECHR, Prison Conditions, Family Life, Assurances in Extradition

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Parties

Andras Horvath

Claimant

Hungary

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Extradition Appeal / Appeal From District Judge's Extradition Order

  1. 1 Whether extradition to Hungary would breach Article 3 ECHR due to prison conditions
  2. 2 Whether extradition would disproportionately interfere with Article 8 ECHR rights to family life

Ratio Decidendi

Hungary's assurances regarding detention conditions dispel doubts about Article 3 risk; extradition does not disproportionately interfere with Article 8 rights given the seriousness of charges and public interest.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; extradition order upheld.

Orders

  • Extradition of Andras Horvath to Hungary pursuant to European Arrest Warrant
  • Legal aid assessment in usual form