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Downey to seek discovery of UK state documents in extradition fight

Summary

A High Court hearing into the extradition of John Downey (66) to face charges relating to the deaths of two UDR soldiers in Enniskillen on 25 August 1972 has been adjourned. Northern Irish authorities are seeking Mr Downey's surrender to stand trial for murder and aiding and abetting an explosion that killed Lance Corporal Alfred Johnston and Private James Eames on the Irvinestown Road, Cherrymount. Mr Downey, arrested at his home in Creeslough, County Donegal, was remanded on bail. Justice Aileen Donnelly adjourned the matter to 28 January 2019 after Mr Downey's legal representatives applied to seek disclosure of UK state documents. His counsel indicated that material considered during proceedings in London relating to the 1972 events had been held by his solicitor under restrictive conditions and remains relevant to his objections to extradition, which are being filed under the European Arrest Warrant Act.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Downey to seek discovery of UK state documents in extradition fight. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• August 25, 1972 Incident
• January 28 Adjournment
• February 2014 Adjournment
• 1972 and 1982 Other
• 2007 and 2013 Other
• 2018-11-23 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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