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Scotland seeks extradition of man on sexual assault charges

Summary

The High Court has set aside a decision on whether to extradite a 43‑year‑old man to Scotland on sexual assault charges. The man, who is currently on bail, is alleged to have sexually assaulted four complainants aged five to 13 between 17 and 27 years ago. The Minister of Justice and Equality, Mr Tony McGillicuddy, told the court that the accused was arrested on a European arrest warrant on 2 January and that five offences of sexual assault are alleged between 1989 and 1998, each carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Defence counsel, Mr John Ferry, argued that his client had lived peacefully in Ireland for many years, had no knowledge of the allegations until his arrest, and was under‑age at the time of the alleged offences. Mr Ferry highlighted a delay in reporting the offences to Scottish authorities and expressed concern about the timing of the case.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Scotland seeks extradition of man on sexual assault charges. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 2 Incident
• April 25 Adjournment
• 1989 and 1998 Incident
• 2016-04-14 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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