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"No reason" why extradition of terrorism accused should be refused, court told
Summary
In a High Court hearing, the Minister for Justice argued that there is no reason to refuse the surrender of Liam Campbell, a 54‑year‑old Irishman, to Lithuania where he faces charges of terrorism and weapons trafficking. Campbell was arrested in Dundalk on 2 December 2016 under a European Arrest Warrant issued by Lithuanian authorities. The warrant alleges that between late 2006 and early 2007 he organised the preparation for smuggling weapons to support the Real IRA, arranging for illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, explosives and related substances. If surrendered, Campbell could face a maximum sentence of twenty years' imprisonment. His barrister, Remy Farrell, opposed the surrender, arguing that pre‑trial detention would be significant and that a trial in Lithuania would raise concerns about fair trial rights, especially regarding translation. The hearing, expected to last three days, will resume tomorrow, with Campbell remanded on continuing bail.
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What: Report matter: "No reason" why extradition of terrorism accused should be refused, court told. Procedural stage: sentence
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- December 2, 2016 Incident
- 2017-10-18 Publication
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Outcome: Opposing the application for Mr Campbell's surrender today, his barrister, Mr Remy Farrell SC, said that if his client was surrendered he would face a significant period of pre-trial detention. "It would undoubtedly be the case that a pre-trial investigation would be required.; Mr Campbell was remanded on continuing bail.
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