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NI man to challenge extradition to UK over Essex migrant deaths
Summary
A Northern Irish man, Eamon Ronald Harrison, 23, has been granted leave to challenge his extradition to the UK, where he faces 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and conspiracy to commit human trafficking under the UK's Modern Slavery Act. The case stems from the discovery of 39 Vietnamese nationals dead in a refrigerated trailer in Essex in October 2019. Evidence shows the trailer's refrigeration unit was not powered, leading to oxygen starvation deaths, and bloody handprints were found inside. Harrison allegedly delivered the trailer to a Belgian port before its onward journey to Britain. The High Court, presided over by Mr Justice Donald Binchy, has ordered a stay on the extradition pending appeal. Harrison's legal team has requested an appeal, arguing the matter is of exceptional public importance, while the Minister for Justice contends the extradition should proceed without delay.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: NI man to challenge extradition to UK over Essex migrant deaths. Charges or matters: manslaughter; conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration; conspiracy to commit human trafficking. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- October 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 24th Hearing Or Sentence
- December 4, 2019 Incident
- October 10th Hearing Or Sentence
- October 17th Hearing Or Sentence
- 23rd October Other
- October 2019 Other
- 9th May Incident
- 2020-02-12 Publication
Why: " Ronan Kennedy SC, for the Minister for Justice, argued that no public interest matter arises and no point of law of exceptional importance arises in order to allow for an appeal. CNI source report
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: manslaughter; conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration; conspiracy to commit human trafficking (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- High Court
- European Arrest Warrant. The High Court
Topics
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