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"Intention" to put Liam Campbell on trial "sufficient" for extradition, High Court hears
Summary
The High Court heard that the Lithuanian authorities' "intention" to put Liam Campbell on trial for alleged terrorism offences and weapons trafficking to Ireland is sufficient to order his extradition. Campbell, 54, was arrested in Dundalk on a European Arrest Warrant issued by Lithuania. The warrant alleges he organised the preparation for smuggling weapons to support the Real IRA between late 2006 and early 2007, arranging illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, explosives and substances. Remy Farrell SC, representing Campbell, argued that the client would face a long pre‑trial detention and that a trial was uncertain. Counsel for the Minister for Justice, Patrick McGrath SC, insisted that the Lithuanian prosecutor's "intention" to charge and try Campbell was clear and not merely investigative. The case was adjourned to 5 December for further submissions, and Campbell remains remanded on continuing bail.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Intention" to put Liam Campbell on trial "sufficient" for extradition, High Court hears. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 2nd, 2016 Incident
- December 5 Adjournment
- 2017-10-20 Publication
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Outcome: The barrister has previously submitted that his client would face a significant period of pre-trial detention and that a trial was "an event that may or may not happen".; The matter was adjourned until December 5 for both parties to make further submissions.
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