Vasile Sorin Bardasu v Romanian Judicial Authority

Vasile Sorin Bardasu v Romanian Judicial Authority

The District Judge was justified in finding that the unexplained delay in certifying the EAW did not have a meaningful impact on the Article 8 balance, given the limited evidence of disruption to the appellant's private and family life and his status as a fugitive. The public interest in extradition outweighed any interference with Article 8 rights.

Parties
Appellant: Vasile Sorin Bardasu; Respondent: Romanian Judicial Authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Extradition Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extradition, Article 8 ECHR, Article 3 ECHR, Delay in Proceedings, Proportionality, Fugitive Status
Criminal Law Extradition Law Human Rights Law Extradition Article 8 ECHR Article 3 ECHR Delay in Proceedings Proportionality +1 more

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Parties

Vasile Sorin Bardasu

Appellant

Romanian Judicial Authority

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Extradition Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the District Judge erred in finding the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) fulfilled section 2 of the Extradition Act 2003
  2. 2 Whether extradition would constitute a disproportionate interference with the appellant's Article 8 ECHR rights due to delay and family/private life impact

Ratio Decidendi

The District Judge was justified in finding that the unexplained delay in certifying the EAW did not have a meaningful impact on the Article 8 balance, given the limited evidence of disruption to the appellant's private and family life and his status as a fugitive. The public interest in extradition outweighed any interference with Article 8 rights.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application to admit fresh evidence refused
  • Extradition order affirmed