78-year-old Irish man’s extradition paused over rape allegations

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A 78-year-old Irish man’s extradition over alleged rape and indecent assault was paused by Dublin High Court, with judgment reserved until October 14.

The European Arrest Warrant concerns 10 alleged offences said to have occurred in Camden and Essex between 1960 and 1973.

His barrister argued that Brexit created uncertainty over whether any UK trial would take place before Britain left the European Union.

Counsel for Ireland’s justice minister said the court should treat Britain as an EU member while it remained within the bloc.