Surrender ordered to the Netherlands even though respondent did not appear at hearing of his appeal

European Arrest Warrant – seeking the surrender of the respondent to the Netherlands to enforce a sentence of 6 years’ imprisonment - notice of objection – trial in absentia - history of the proceedings - not contested that the respondent was neither present nor represented at the hearing - Minister for Justice v. Zarnescu - There is no obligation on a respondent to adduce evidence to demonstrate that the requirements of section 45 of the Act have not been met - expect the respondent to have made every effort to provide this court with as complete a picture as possible - affidavit is deficient - credible that the respondent took no steps to alert the authorities in the requesting State that, on his account, he would be unable to attend the appeal - principle of mutual trust and confidence - fact that the respondent did not appear at the hearing of his appeal and was not represented is not therefore a bar to surrender - dismiss the respondent’s objection to surrender based on section 45 of the Act of 2003 and Article 4A of the Framework Decision - breach of his Constitutional and Convention Rights - Framework Directive 2008/909/JHA – surrender ordered –