David Perry QC

The document is an addendum opinion by David Perry QC on the extradition law of England and Wales, specifically addressing Ghislaine Maxwell's case. It concludes that Maxwell's extradition to the US is highly likely due to her breach of bail and the unlikelihood of successfully resisting extradition. The opinion also clarifies the limited grounds on which the Secretary of State can refuse extradition.

The document is an addendum opinion by David Perry QC on the extradition law of England and Wales, specifically addressing Ghislaine Maxwell's case. It concludes that Maxwell's extradition to the US is highly likely due to her breach of bail and the unlikelihood of successfully resisting extradition. The opinion also clarifies the limited grounds on which the Secretary of State can refuse extradition.

The document discusses the Secretary of State's exceptional power to bar extradition under the Extradition Act 2003 and notes that it has been exercised only once since the enactment of the Act. It also highlights the typical timescales for extradition proceedings arising from US requests. The author, David Perry QC, concludes that none of the bars or exceptions to extradition would arise in Ms Maxwell's case based on currently known information.

The document discusses the UK's extradition law under the 2003 Act, highlighting exceptions and bars to extradition, and the rarity of the Secretary of State's power to refuse extradition. It notes that extradition procedures are designed to be streamlined and typically conclude within two years. The author, David Perry QC, provides context for understanding the application of these laws in a specific case involving Ms Maxwell.

The document discusses the Secretary of State's exceptional power to bar extradition under the Extradition Act 2003 and notes that it has been exercised only once since the enactment of the Act. It also highlights the typical timescales for extradition proceedings arising from US requests. The author, David Perry QC, concludes that none of the bars or exceptions to extradition would arise in Ms Maxwell's case based on currently known information.

The document discusses the UK's extradition law under the 2003 Act, highlighting exceptions and bars to extradition, and the rarity of the Secretary of State's power to refuse extradition. It notes that extradition procedures are designed to be streamlined and typically conclude within two years. The author, David Perry QC, provides context for understanding the application of these laws in a specific case involving Ms Maxwell.