9KBW’s Tom Aitken successfully argues against deportation on the basis of Article 3 of the ECHR.
The successful appeal was against the decision of the SSHD who refused to revoke a deportation order made in the early 1990s. The Appellant...
High Court upholds decision to refuse to extradite to Turkey on multiple grounds
On 21 June 2021 Lord Justice Dingemans and Mr Justice Johnson handed down a judgment dismissing Turkey’s appeal against District Judge Zani’s refusal to extradite a Kurdish activist. The District Judge had refused the request on the basis there would be no fair trial, the requested person would be prejudiced because of his beliefs, and he would be likely to suffer cruel and inhuman treatment because of Turkey’s policy of prolonged solitary confinement for persons they regard as “terrorists”. The High Court upheld all of DJ Zani’s decisions in an appeal that considered the practical application of the Aranyosiprinciple [when a DJ needs to adjourn and seek further assurances] and whether a requested person who has successfully resisted extradition can cross appeal.
Joel Bennathan QC acted for the successful requested person, leading Claire Stevenson, instructed by Ali Has of Morgan Has Solicitors.
Access the judgment here.
22nd June 2021
