James Meehan ordered surrendered for release breach

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James Meehan was ordered surrendered to Northern Ireland by the High Court on 8 December 2023 over breaching his temporary release conditions.

The judge found clear evidence that the conditions had been breached, including that Meehan was absent from his permitted Limavady address during a curfew check on 9 October 2022. His defence argued that he had been released on licence after serving the punitive part of his sentence; the judge rejected that position and found the warrant supported temporary release.

The order followed an extradition hearing in the High Court. Meehan remained on bail for up to 25 days pending surrender, subject to his existing conditions.