Romanian Judicial Authority v Oprean

Romanian Judicial Authority v Oprean

There are substantial grounds for believing that Mr Oprean would fail to surrender if released on bail, given the seriousness of the offence, the significant sentence, and his status as a fugitive from justice, outweighing evidence of cooperation and UK ties.

Parties
Appellant: Romanian Judicial Authority; Respondent: Oprean
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Bail, Extradition, Risk of Absconding
Criminal Law Extradition Law Bail Extradition Risk of Absconding

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Parties

Romanian Judicial Authority

Appellant

Oprean

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are substantial grounds for believing that Mr Oprean would fail to surrender to custody if released on bail

Ratio Decidendi

There are substantial grounds for believing that Mr Oprean would fail to surrender if released on bail, given the seriousness of the offence, the significant sentence, and his status as a fugitive from justice, outweighing evidence of cooperation and UK ties.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Mr Oprean to be remanded in custody pending his extradition hearing