Farah Damji refused bail over UK restraining-order breaches

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Farah Damji was refused bail over UK restraining-order breaches in the High Court, reported on 3 September 2020. She had been convicted in her absence by Southwark Crown Court of twice breaching a restraining order and was wanted after leaving her UK trial. Mr Justice Tony Hunt found she posed a high risk of absconding, citing her departure from the trial, use of false documents and aliases. He said her medical diagnosis and concerns about UK prison conditions did not overcome the flight-risk evidence. Her extradition case was to continue through the courts, with a further appearance listed for 21 October.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.