Hajda v Polish Judicial Authority

Hajda v Polish Judicial Authority

The European Arrest Warrant, despite clerical errors, is sufficiently clear to meet statutory requirements. The appeal fails on both the ambiguity and Article 8 grounds.

Parties
Claimant: Hajda; Defendant: Polish Judicial Authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 December 2012
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
European Arrest Warrant, Article 8 ECHR, Ambiguity in Warrants, Conviction and Accusation Warrants
Criminal Law Extradition Law Human Rights Law European Arrest Warrant Article 8 ECHR Ambiguity in Warrants Conviction and Accusation Warrants

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Parties

Hajda

Claimant

Polish Judicial Authority

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the European Arrest Warrant is ambiguous and incompatible with statutory requirements
  2. 2 Whether Article 8 ECHR grounds justify refusal of extradition

Ratio Decidendi

The European Arrest Warrant, despite clerical errors, is sufficiently clear to meet statutory requirements. The appeal fails on both the ambiguity and Article 8 grounds.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Order for extradition stands
  • Detailed assessment granted to claimant's counsel