On 19 August 2026, Deputy Senior District Judge Tan Ikram refused the extradition of a requested person to Czechia on health grounds under s.25 of the Extradition Act 2003.
The requested person was receiving palliative care and was medically unfit to undertake extradition travel. Despite detailed medical evidence as to the seriousness of his condition and prognosis, the Judicial Authority failed to provide adequate assurances that the necessary medical care would be provided - Magiera v Poland [2017] EWHC 2757 (Admin) applied.
DJ Ikram found that the general assurances provided did not address the concerns arising in this particular case. Taking into account the requested person’s prognosis, the nature of the offence and sentence, the court concluded that extradition would be unjust and oppressive and ordered his discharge under s.25(3)(a).
The CPS confirmed that the decision will not be appealed.
Ben Joyes appeared for the requested person, assisted by Liv Mould, pupil barrister at 9BR Chambers, instructed by John Molleskog of GT Stewart Solicitors.
