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Failure by Russia to respond to queries sees extradition request 'terminated'
Summary
In April 2020 the Irish High Court terminated an extradition request for Igor Khatlamadzhiyev, a 47‑year‑old Russian citizen, after Russian authorities failed to respond to the court's concerns about prison conditions and fair‑trial rights. Khatlamadzhiyev, who was wanted for alleged thefts and robberies in Russia between November 1997 and February 1998, had been on an international wanted list since 2004 and was arrested by Garda detectives in August 2018. The High Court judge, Mr Justice Donald Binchy, had sought assurances that Khatlamadzhiyev would receive a fair trial and that pre‑trial detention facilities in Russia met acceptable standards. No reply was received despite reminders, leading counsel Kieran Kelly to request the client's discharge and release. Mr Justice Tony Hunt confirmed that, in the absence of a response, the proceedings should terminate, preventing further custodial time for Khatlamadzhiyev. The case reflects Ireland's cautious approach to extradition to Russia, citing structural weaknesses in the Russian judicial system.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Failure by Russia to respond to queries sees extradition request 'terminated'. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- November 1997 Other
- February 1998 Other
- August 2018 Incident
- 2020-04-01 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Irish High Court
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