Court reserves judgment on Bailey extradition appeal

THE High Court has reserved judgment on whether to allow journalist Ian Bailey appeal to the Supreme Court in a bid to prevent his extradition to France in connection with the killing of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Co Cork 14 years ago.

Mr Bailey, 53, of The Prairie, Schull, Co Cork, has always denied any involvement in the murder of Ms Toscan du Plantier, 39, whose body was discovered near her holiday home in Schull on December 23, 1996. He was arrested by investigating gardaí and the DPP found no basis to charge him.

Mr Justice Michael Peart will rule on April 13 next whether to certify the case for appeal and Mr Bailey remains on continuing bail until then.