Ian Bailey remanded on bail over murder extradition

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Ian Bailey was remanded on continuing bail by the High Court in a murder extradition case, reported on 24 February 2020. A three-day hearing was provisionally scheduled to begin on 5 May, with the case listed for mention on 30 March.

French authorities seek his surrender over Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder. Bailey denies involvement and had previously been convicted in absentia and sentenced to 25 years in France; earlier Irish extradition attempts were unsuccessful.

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