Ms M’s extradition was sought by Lithuania to serve a sentence of nearly two years’ custody for fraud and driving offences committed between 2016 and 2019.
The main challenge to extradition was that it would be a disproportionate interference with Ms M’s private and family life under Article 8 ECHR.
Ms M was the sole carer of her 13 year-old son. The Court heard evidence from Dr Jessica Crumpton and social services about the significant impact which her extradition would have on him.
District Judge Curtis found that Ms M’s extradition would have a “dreadful” impact on her son, and that it was an “exceptional case” where extradition would be disproportionate. He ordered her discharge from the warrant, and the decision was not appealed.
Jonathan was instructed by Katy Smart and Ahlam Omar of Sonn Macmillan Walker.
