Rahim Abdi Omar v Greek Judicial Authority

Rahim Abdi Omar v Greek Judicial Authority

The Judge's findings on fugitivity and Article 8 were unassailable; the appellant knowingly failed to notify a change of address, making her a fugitive, and the Judge gave full consideration to the welfare of the children, including the likelihood of family support. There was no arguable error in law or fact.

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Parties
Appellant: Rahim Abdi Omar; Respondent: Greek Judicial Authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Article 8 ECHR, Fugitivity, Children's Welfare, Balancing Exercise
Extradition Human Rights Article 8 ECHR Fugitivity Children's Welfare Balancing Exercise

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Parties

Rahim Abdi Omar

Appellant

Greek Judicial Authority

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is a fugitive under extradition law
  2. 2 Whether extradition violates Article 8 ECHR due to impact on appellant's children

Ratio Decidendi

The Judge's findings on fugitivity and Article 8 were unassailable; the appellant knowingly failed to notify a change of address, making her a fugitive, and the Judge gave full consideration to the welfare of the children, including the likelihood of family support. There was no arguable error in law or fact.

Court Disposition

permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • permission to appeal is refused