George Hepburne Scott Secures Successful High Court Extradition Appeal

On 7 May 2026, George Hepburne Scott secured a successful outcome for

his client at a High Court extradition appeal Poland v R.J. The case

involved an application to re-open the appeal following the receipt of

fresh evidence. There followed a complex series of applications to (a)

re-open the appeal, (b) admit fresh evidence, and (c) order fresh social

services reports.

Ultimately the case revolved around the best interests of a 15-year-old

boy, whom the Appellant was the sole carer of and who was about to sit

his GCSE's. There were 3 reports issued under s.7 of the Children Act

1989 as to his welfare - this evidence was presented alongside the

relevant legal principles under Article 8 of the ECHR and, following

three further High Court hearings, the appeal was ultimately upheld and

the Appellant discharged by a High Court Judge on 7 May 2026.

The 15-year-old son can now rest easy knowing his father will not be

extradited, he and his father were lost for words and extremely

relieved.