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Court orders extradition of 72-year-old on alleged sexual assault charge
Summary
The High Court ordered the extradition of a 72‑year‑old man to Britain on a sexual assault charge that carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison. The alleged assault took place at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital on 9 August 2014. A second charge concerns his failure to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 5 November 2014. The man was arrested following a European Arrest Warrant issued by British authorities on 7 October 2016. Counsel for the Minister for Justice and Equality argued that the man had no reasonable excuse for missing the court date and that there were no grounds to refuse surrender. Defence counsel raised concerns about the man's significant heart problems and the risk to his health if incarcerated in the UK.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Court orders extradition of 72-year-old on alleged sexual assault charge. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 9, 2014 Incident
- November 5, 2014 Incident
- October 7, 2016 Incident
- 2016-12-13 Publication
Places mentioned
- The High Court
- The Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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