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Russian Federation failed to respond to concerns that proposed extraditee might not obtain a fair trial
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High Court grants order striking out an application by the Attorney General for the extradition of a man charged with assault with intent to rob, more than 20 years prior to the application, where: (a) the respondent accused had failed to address the issue of delay and whether he had caused or contributed to it; but (b) enquiries had been made from the Russian Federation arising from concerns that accused persons might not obtain a fair trial, and they had failed to avail of repeated opportunities to respond to them.
Extradition - application by Russian Federation - charge with Criminal of 'assault with intent to rob' - objection to extradition - denial of crime - previous incarceration in Russian prison - conditions in prison - whether Russian judiciary was truly independent - delay - alleged events over 20 years prior to application - violation of rights - failure to address reasons for delay - issues raised concerning whether a defendant in the Russian Federation could receive a fair trial - enquiries raised - failure of Russian Federation to provide responses to enquiries.
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