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The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against a High Court order permitting the extradition of a Ukrainian national, who was residing in Ireland under temporary protection, to the United States to face charges of conspiracy to commit fraud and wire fraud involving ransomware attacks. The appellant argued that his extradition should be refused on the grounds of fair trial rights, interference with family and private life, and the risk of refoulement to Ukraine after completion of proceedings in the USA. The Court of Appeal found that none of these arguments met the necessary threshold: the fair trial concerns were unsubstantiated, the impact on family life did not reach the level of incompatibility required to prevent extradition, and there were adequate protections in the US against refoulement. Accordingly, the High Court order for surrender was upheld.
extradition – appeal dismissed – temporary protection – fair trial rights – family life rights – refoulement – Ukraine conflict – United States criminal prosecution – international protection – EU Council Temporary Protection Directive – European Convention on Human Rights – Article 8 ECHR – Article 6 ECHR – Extradition Act 1965 – High Court
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