George Hepburne-Scott represented Paul Blanchard in complex extradition proceedings against Spain and in his successful 2021 Divisional Court appeal, part of a long-running case that concluded when Spain withdrew its later extradition request in 2026.

New rules change how extradition courts consider trials in absence and rights to a retrial. The arrest date determines whether the amendments apply.

Looking for an extradition solicitor or specialist extradition lawyer? George Hepburne-Scott is an experienced extradition barrister representing clients in complex UK extradition proceedings and appeals.

George Hepburne Scott acted as sole counsel for Sundar Nagarajan in US extradition proceedings arising from an international investigation involving alleged terrorist financing, sanctions and links to Hezbollah.

George Hepburne Scott represents Joe Chappell in the first extradition request from Japan to the UK, a landmark case involving human rights, Japanese detention conditions and diplomatic assurances.

George Hepburne Scott successfully defended a British citizen facing extradition to Thailand. The court upheld an Article 3 challenge concerning prison conditions and inadequate assurances.

George Hepburne Scott was hand-picked to represent Mr Modi at a bail hearing in this landmark extradition case. George Hepburne Scott's representation was reported globally: The Guardian - Diamond Tycoon arrested in London The Telegraph - India's most wanted businessman arrested The Times - Fugitive diamond magnate case Fox News - Indian diamond tycoon arrested in London over alleged role in $2bn banking scandal Daily Mail - Fugitive diamond tycoon arrested in London re $2bn

George Hepburne Scott represented Michal Herba in the UK extradition proceedings arising from the high-profile Chloe Ayling kidnapping case.

A fresh-evidence challenge concerning UK curfew credit and a two-year French sentence is followed by reported withdrawal of the extradition warrant.

George Hepburne Scott, Head of Extradition at Church Court Chambers, examines concerns about Russia’s use of INTERPOL Red Notices and explains how challenges to politically motivated alerts relate to UK extradition proceedings.

George Hepburne Scott, Head of Extradition at Church Court Chambers, is instructed in a Bermuda extradition appeal, led by David Perry KC. The case raises questions about maritime jurisdiction and section 137 of the Extradition Act 2003. Permission to appeal has been granted; the substantive appeal remains pending.

George Hepburne Scott examines the Coelho judgment on competing extradition requests and section 179, explaining its implications for people facing extradition to the USA from the UK.

George Hepburne Scott’s article, “Extradition retrials: what practitioners need to know”, has been published in the Law Society Gazette. It examines changes to retrial rules in extradition cases and their practical implications for practitioners.

The first UK prosecution arising from the 1994 Rwandan genocide follows two unsuccessful attempts to extradite Dr Vincent Brown to Rwanda. We examine the 2009 and 2017 High Court judgments and the significance of the new UK charges.

George Hepburne-Scott represented two applicants in Chromczuk & Ors v Polish Judicial Authority [2026] EWHC 2276 (Admin), a High Court extradition case examining Article 3 ECHR and current evidence concerning prison conditions in Poland.

George Hepburne-Scott represented the appellant in Badea v Romania, a reported High Court extradition case concerning Article 8 ECHR and proportionality under the post-Brexit UK-EU extradition framework.

George Hepburne-Scott represented the successful appellant in Fedorowicz v Lithuania, a significant High Court extradition case concerning dual criminality and the territorial scope of section 45 of the Serious Crime Act 2015.

The Chief Magistrate discharged an extradition request from Ukraine after finding that extradition would disproportionately interfere with M.K.'s private and family life under Article 8 ECHR.

On 18 June 2026, in A.M. v Poland (Ref: AC-2025-LON-004580), George Hepburne-Scott secured the successful discharge of his client in the High Court on appeal against extradition to Poland. The case arose from a Polish extradition request based upon an aggregate sentence of eight years’ imprisonment imposed in respect of 64 offences. The Appellant’s previous solicitors and counsel had lodged an application for permission to appeal but subsequently ceased acting and advised the

Two significant extradition outcomes for George Hepburne Scott in May 2026: discharge in N.C. v France following withdrawal of the French warrant, and permission to appeal in A.M. v Romania on grounds concerning section 20 and Articles 5 and 6 ECHR.