Ian Bailey will not be extradited to France to face trial for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier after a High Court judge threw out an attempt to have him surrendered to French authorities, describing the action as “an abuse of process”.

The family of Sophie Toscan du Plantier want Garda cold case experts to complete a full scientific reconstruction of the investigation into her death.

SOPHIE Toscan du Plantier’s family expects a lengthy legal battle to get Ian Bailey before a French judge investigating her death.

FAMILY members of Sophie Toscan du Plantier yesterday said they recently received a “prudent” response from Justice Minister Dermot Ahern regarding their request to see the Garda investigation file into her murder.

THEIR agonising 11-year quest for justice has taken its toll.