Details of some recent extradition rulings

George Hepburne Scott has been instructed by Magdalena Motyl of Bark & Co to represent M.P., whose extradition to Poland is sought in connection with a murder alleged to have occurred in 1994. M.P. denies the allegation and opposes extradition. He has lived in the United Kingdom for approximately 20 years. The case concerns an accusation warrant issued by a Polish judicial authority in April 2026, more than three decades after the alleged events. Extradition to Poland and the

George Hepburne Scott secures discharge in a Polish extradition case after the prosecution concedes that the conduct described in the warrant did not satisfy the dual criminality requirement.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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