Puskunigis, R (on the application of) v Prosecutor General's Office Lithuania

Puskunigis, R (on the application of) v Prosecutor General's Office Lithuania

The warrant under which the return is sought is valid, the offences alleged are extradition offences, and the court cannot consider the factual merits of the charges; therefore, the appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Claimant: Puskunigis; Defendant: Prosecutor General's Office Lithuania
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 October 2012
Procedural Posture
Extradition Appeal / Appeal Against Order for Extradition
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extradition Proceedings, Forgery, False Information, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Extradition Extradition Proceedings Forgery False Information Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Puskunigis

Claimant

Prosecutor General's Office Lithuania

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Extradition Appeal / Appeal Against Order for Extradition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the requirements of Section 4(3) of the Extradition Act 2003 were breached
  2. 2 Whether the offences alleged are extradition offences
  3. 3 Whether the appellant can challenge the factual basis of the charges on appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The warrant under which the return is sought is valid, the offences alleged are extradition offences, and the court cannot consider the factual merits of the charges; therefore, the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; order for extradition stands