Tudor v United Arab Emirates [2012] EWHC 1098 (Admin) (13 March 2012)

Tudor v United Arab Emirates [2012] EWHC 1098 (Admin) (13 March 2012)

The statements in question satisfy the criteria of Section 84 of the Extradition Act 2003; Marin was a competent witness at the putative summary trial, and the evidence as a whole, including corroboration from other witnesses, establishes a case to answer. The appeal is dismissed.

Citation
[2012] EWHC 1098 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Tudor; Defendant: United Arab Emirates
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 March 2012
Procedural Posture
Extradition Appeal / High Court (divisional Court) Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extradition Procedure, Admissibility of Evidence, Hearsay Evidence, Competency of Witnesses, Prima Facie Case, Section 84 Extradition Act 2003

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Parties

Tudor

Claimant

United Arab Emirates

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Extradition Appeal / High Court (divisional Court) Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the records of interview are admissible as evidence under Section 84(2) of the Extradition Act 2003
  2. 2 Whether the evidence is sufficient to make a case requiring an answer by the appellant under Section 84(1)
  3. 3 Whether the use of hearsay evidence infringes the right to a fair trial

Ratio Decidendi

The statements in question satisfy the criteria of Section 84 of the Extradition Act 2003; Marin was a competent witness at the putative summary trial, and the evidence as a whole, including corroboration from other witnesses, establishes a case to answer. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Extradition of the appellant to the United Arab Emirates is upheld