Marcin Polak v Poland

Marcin Polak v Poland

The strong public interest in extradition, considering the appellant's fugitivity and the seriousness of the offences, decisively outweighs the hardship to the appellant and his family. No arguable ground of appeal exists.

Parties
Appellant: Marcin Polak; Respondent: Poland
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Extradition Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Extradition, Delay, Family Life, Public Interest, Remand
Criminal Law Extradition Law Extradition Delay Family Life Public Interest Remand

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Parties

Marcin Polak

Appellant

Poland

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Extradition Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the extradition order should be overturned due to delay and impact on family life
  2. 2 Whether the public interest in extradition outweighs the appellant's private and family life

Ratio Decidendi

The strong public interest in extradition, considering the appellant's fugitivity and the seriousness of the offences, decisively outweighs the hardship to the appellant and his family. No arguable ground of appeal exists.

Court Disposition

permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Permission to appeal is refused.