Bailey extradition decision deferred until later in year

A DECISION on whether to extradite journalist Ian Bailey to France in connection with the killing of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Co Cork 14 years ago has been deferred by a High Court judge.

Mr Justice Michael Peart said yesterday, before giving his decision, he wants to hear submissions from lawyers for Mr Bailey and the DPP relating to a recent judgment of the Supreme Court ordering the extradition of a Swedish man, Thomas Olsson.

He adjourned the matter to February 10 when he will hear those submissions. Judgment will be given at some date after that.