Sobczak, R (on the application of) v Judicial Authority In Poland

Sobczak, R (on the application of) v Judicial Authority In Poland

The appeal was dismissed because the evidence sought to be introduced was within the appellant's knowledge and could have been presented at the extradition hearing; there was no exceptional basis to admit it now. The appellant's allegations did not amount to a well-founded fear of Article 3 ill-treatment, and the fairness of the trial is a matter for the requesting state. The appeal had no merit under section 27(4) of the Extradition Act 2003.

Parties
Claimant: Sobczak; Defendant: Judicial Authority in Poland
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
European Arrest Warrant, Fair Trial, Article 3 ECHR, Article 6 ECHR, Mutual Trust, Admissibility of New Evidence
Extradition Human Rights European Arrest Warrant Fair Trial Article 3 ECHR Article 6 ECHR Mutual Trust Admissibility of New Evidence

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Parties

Sobczak

Claimant

Judicial Authority in Poland

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether new evidence regarding alleged ill-treatment and unfair trial can be admitted on appeal under section 27(4) of the Extradition Act 2003
  2. 2 Whether extradition would breach Article 3 or Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights
  3. 3 Whether the appeal was filed and served in time

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the evidence sought to be introduced was within the appellant's knowledge and could have been presented at the extradition hearing; there was no exceptional basis to admit it now. The appellant's allegations did not amount to a well-founded fear of Article 3 ill-treatment, and the fairness of the trial is a matter for the requesting state. The appeal had no merit under section 27(4) of the Extradition Act 2003.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Leave to appeal refused