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Extradition Proceedings
An extradition assessment evaluates whether a requested person’s mental or physical health makes it oppressive to extradite them under the Extradition Act 2003. These reports provide the clinical evidence necessary to argue against removal based on fitness to plead, suicide risk, or human rights grounds.
Overview
When this report is required
- To assess if a person’s mental condition makes extradition “unjust or oppressive” under Section 91
- To provide evidence of potential Article 3 ECHR violations regarding prison conditions in the requesting state
- To determine a person’s fitness to stand trial in a foreign jurisdiction
- To evaluate the impact of extradition on an individual’s high risk of suicide or self-harm
What the expert assesses
- Severity of psychiatric disorders
- Acute risk of suicide and self-harm
- Fitness to plead and participate in foreign proceedings
- Impact of foreign detention on mental stability
- Standard of psychiatric care in the requesting state
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Prison, Clinic, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | Westminster Magistrates’ Court, High Court |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35, Extradition Act 2003 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
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Specialist expertise
Forensic Psychiatrists
Neuropsychologists
Human Rights Experts
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.