George Hepburne Scott Succeeds in High Court Extradition Appeal

On 28 November 2019, George Hepburne Scott appeared before Farbey J on an extradition appeal.  He was appealing an extradition order made by a district judge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. 

Having heard and read legal argument and submissions, Farbey J quashed the order for extradition on Article 8 grounds.

The Judge also observed that she would have also quashed the order on s.14 and proportionality grounds.

The case is reported here:

https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2019/3698.html