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Liam Campbell should not be surrendered on international terrorism charges, lawyers argue
Summary
Liam Campbell, aged 58, who was found civilly liable for the 1998 Omagh bombing, is fighting extradition to Lithuania where he is suspected of international weapons trafficking for the Real IRA between late 2006 and early 2007. His lawyers argue that the High Court should not surrender him because Lithuanian authorities have not yet decided to charge or try him, citing section 21A of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 and an affidavit indicating pending evidence. The Court of Appeal, presided over by Mr Justice John Edwards, has reserved judgment. The Lithuanian EAW alleges Campbell prepared a crime, illegally possessed firearms, and engaged in terrorism, with a maximum 20‑year sentence. Campbell previously spent four years in custody in Northern Ireland during a prior extradition attempt but was released after a rights‑breach objection. The case remains at the appellate stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Liam Campbell should not be surrendered on international terrorism charges, lawyers argue. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- December 2, 2016 Incident
- 2006 to 2007 Other
- 2021-01-19 Publication
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