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Extradition to UK would raise fair trial issues, lawyers for Gill say
Summary
Jonathan Gill, aged 44, with an address on the Malahide Road in Clontarf, Dublin, appeared before the High Court in relation to extradition proceedings initiated by authorities in Northern Ireland. Gill is wanted by the PSNI in connection with the murder of Robbie Lawlor, shot dead in Belfast on 4 April 2020, and for possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. His legal representatives submitted that extradition could prejudice his right to a fair trial, citing divergent interpretations of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the UK and EU regarding the admissibility of encrypted phone data. The High Court rejected an application for additional senior counsel representation, with Mr Justice Sean Gillane finding the legal arguments sufficiently clear. Gill was remanded in custody pending a bail application on 6 May. The extradition hearing is scheduled for 3 June.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Extradition to UK would raise fair trial issues, lawyers for Gill say. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- June 3 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 4, 2020 Incident
- April 2 Incident
- January 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 6 Adjournment
- April 3 Adjournment
- March 31 Adjournment
- 2026-05-01 Publication
Why: Gill appeared today before High Court judge Mr Justice Sean Gillane in order to allow his legal team make a second application for senior counsel in the case. CNI source report
Case subjects
Respondent
Outcome: The judge remanded Gill in custody until May 6, when the respondent is expected to apply for bail.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Malahide Road
- Etna Drive
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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