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Greece, Turkey

14th Jun 2018

Greek PM- it is for the judicial authorities to decide on the extradition of Turkish soldiers

Yesterday, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras explained that he did not promise Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that he would extradite eight former Turkish soldiers who left Turkey after...

Malaysia

13th Jun 2018

1MDB: MLA requests

Yesterday Malaysia’s Attorney General, Tommy Thomas, announced that he has received 1MDB investigation papers from the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Mr Thomas released a statement expressing his desire to...

Panama

9th Jun 2018

US extradite former President of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli

Yesterday, the US State Department approved Panama’s request for the extradition of their former President Ricardo Martinelli. Mr Martinelli has been held in a Miami jail since last year...

Malaysia, Taiwan

9th Jun 2018

Red Notice circulated for the location and arrest of Jho Low

It has been reported that Singapore requested a

Malaysia

8th Jun 2018

1MDB Scandal: Malaysia seek to arrest Jho Low

The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has issued arrest warrants for Mr Nik Faisal and Mr Low Taek Jho (‘Jho Low’) after the MACC failed to contact them yesterday regarding...

Spain

7th Jun 2018

James Acourt charged with conspiracy to supply cannabis

Last month, Stephen Lawrence murder suspect, James Acourt was extradited from Barcelona to face drug charges here in the UK. His arrest in Spain was conducted through a joint...

India, South Africa

7th Jun 2018

Sanjeev Chawla case: India submits assurance on Tihar jail conditions

Last month, the High Court stayed India’s appeal against Westminster Magistrates’ Court’s refusal to extradite Mr Chawla. The High Court requested details of the facilities available in Tahir jail,...

Germany, Spain

4th Jun 2018

Formal request for the extradition of Carles Puigdemont

On the 1st June, German prosecutors formally applied to the higher regional court in Germany for the extradition of Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont. German prosecutors want Puigdemont returned to...

China, Hong Kong

30th May 2018

Hong Kong’s first refusal of a US extradition bid

Yesterday, a US Department of State Annual report revealed that in October 2017, the leader of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, refused to extradite a detainee to the...

Ireland, Poland

30th May 2018

Celmer: The protection of fundamental rights in Poland

This Friday the CJEU will be hearing evidence in the case of Artur Celmer, a Polish national who is wanted on drug trafficking charges. He is currently being held...