Understand Your Situation
Strategic defence for individuals facing extradition requests and cross-border criminal investigations. Our team provides authoritative guidance on complex treaty obligations and human rights safeguards.
Extradition from the UK is governed by the Extradition Act 2003, distinguishing between Category 1 territories (EU states under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement) and Category 2 territories (non-EU states with bilateral or multilateral arrangements). The Crime and Policing Bill 2025 has introduced updates to ensure compatibility with international data-sharing agreements, enhancing the use of INTERPOL and the new International Law Enforcement Alerts Platform (I-LEAP). Investigations are fast-paced, requiring immediate legal intervention following the certification of an international warrant or a provisional arrest.
Understand Your Legal Standing
Expert legal representation is critical from the earliest stages of an investigation. A confidential consultation provides clarity on your rights and the procedural steps ahead.
Plan Your Defence
Technical defence strategies focus on challenging requests through statutory bars, such as double jeopardy, passage of time, and the 'forum' bar. Human rights challenges are central, frequently invoking Article 3 of the ECHR regarding prison conditions in the requesting state and Article 8 regarding the right to family life. Recent 2025 designations have updated the status of territories like Chile and the Republic of Türkiye, reflecting changes in judicial cooperation. Proactive representation is also critical for managing Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) requests and international asset seizures under POCA.
Develop a Strategic Defence
Every case involves unique evidential complexities. Specialist legal advice ensures that your version of events is properly represented and that all forensic opportunities are explored.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
