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Extradition hearing of men wanted over body in suitcase
Summary
The High Court heard arguments about extraditing Dublin men Kenneth Brunell (27) and Barry McArdle (27) to the Netherlands to face charges linked to the death of Keith Ennis (29), whose body parts were found in a suitcase in an Amsterdam canal. Brunell and McArdle were arrested on extradition warrants issued in 2011. Brunell's counsel, Robert Barron SC, argued that extradition would violate his constitutional right to an independent, objective assessment because the Dutch prosecutor's decision to charge him was allegedly biased. The court noted that a third man, Philip County (31), had already been extradited in 2011. Judge John Edwards, troubled by the legal bias claim, adjourned the hearing to 18 November, remanded McArdle in custody until then, and issued a warrant for Brunell, who did not attend the hearing. Brunell's counsel said he feared for his life and had gone into hiding. The case remains pending.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Extradition hearing of men wanted over body in suitcase. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- April 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 18th Adjournment
- 2013-11-08 Publication
Why: He said Mr Brunnell should not be extradited because of an alleged legal bias and lack of objectivity on behalf of the Dutch prosecutor. Prosecution account reported by CNI
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