Details of some recent extradition rulings

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, 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’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.

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.

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 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.