Supreme Court convened to hear Bailey appeal

A FIVE-JUDGE Supreme Court has been convened to hear the appeal later this month by Ian Bailey against an order for his extradition to France in connection with the killing of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

Lawyers for the state told Chief Justice Ms Justice Susan Denham yesterday there may be “some developments outside the control of the state” which may impact on the appeal, but did not elaborate on the nature of those matters.

The chief justice, who asked to be informed of anything which may happen to affect the listing of the appeal, is set to preside over the court hearing the appeal, listed to open on November 15 and scheduled for three days. The other members are Mr Justice John Murray, Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman, Mr Justice Nial Fennelly and Mr Justice Donal O’Donnell.