Judgment reserved on Bailey appeal

THE Supreme Court has reserved judgment on Ian Bailey’s challenge to his extradition to France in connection with the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

A central issue is whether there is an actual intention by the French authorities to “try” Mr Bailey or whether they are only at an investigating stage.

A document from the French prosecuting authority provided to the court yesterday said, if handed over, Mr Bailey would be at the “investigation procedure” stage of the case and the European Arrest Warrant issued by France for his surrender was “for the purposes of prosecution”.