Surrender for enforcement of Polish sentence granted despite previous refusal and delay

The High Court ordered the surrender of an individual to Poland to serve a sentence of imprisonment, despite claims that a previous refusal on the same matters barred a renewed application. The court found that the principle of res judicata does not preclude a second European arrest warrant where new, material factual information is provided—here, clarification that the applicable statute of limitations had not expired due to the respondent's fugitive status. The respondent's objections of issue estoppel, accrued rights, and abuse of process arising from the earlier failed attempt were rejected, as the previous refusal was based on an error and not a final determination of a substantive issue. Claims regarding delay, personal and family circumstances, and an absence of clarity over the enforceability and correspondence of the sentence were all dismissed. The court held that the fair trial rights of the respondent were respected and that the current warrant set out enforceable obligations, thus warranting surrender.