If you or someone you know is facing extradition from the UK to another country then it can be a very frightening time. An Extradition solicitor can advise you on what to expect from the requesting country’s police or courts.
Facing extradition
Extradition is something most people never face in their lifetime, and is therefore an unfamiliar concept. Extradition is the formal procedure for returning people located in one country to another country for legal reasons, including:
- Criminal prosecution;
- Sentencing for offences for which they have been convicted;
- Carrying out a sentence that has already been imposed
If you know that an arrest warrant has been issued from another country for your arrest in the UK, including under the European Arrest Warrant system, it is important that you seek legal advice from a lawyer in order to understand your options.
Our Criminal lawyers in London and Surrey can offer legal advice to guide you through the extradition process. As part of our service we will check that the appropriate conditions have been met by the country requesting your extradition, for example, if there is an extradition treaty in place.
Our Extradition solicitors will also advise you on whether or not you can:
- Challenge your extradition, i.e. if there are any bars to your extradition;
- Appeal against your extradition if a decision has already been made
Important things to consider
If you are facing extradition then it is vital that you get legal advice from an experienced lawyer even if it is simply to ask whether or not you could or should challenge your extradition.
If you cannot challenge the extradition then, where possible, we can try and help you find the services of a qualified local lawyer in the country requesting your extradition.
Why use Fisher Meredith?
Fisher Meredith is an award winning law firm with offices in Richmond, Surrey and Kennington, London. Our Criminal lawyers who specialise in extradition have an outstanding reputation for acting on behalf of individuals with highly successful results.
For 35 years, Fisher Meredith has developed a reputation for being approachable and “going the extra mile” for its clients whilst maintaining ethical and socially responsible standards.
What should I do now?
If you or a loved one are facing extradition from the UK, our Criminal lawyers can provide you with quality legal advice to achieve the best possible outcome.
For initial advice or to arrange a meeting with one of our Extradition solicitors in London or Richmond, please contact our helpline on 0800 014 7445.
