Brexit raised as date set for extradition proceedings

The High Court will hear arguments on the potential consequences of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union later this month in the context of extradition proceedings in which fair trial rights will be argued owing to delay.

The case concerns a 78-year-old Irish man, who is wanted to face prosecution in Britain on 10 alleged offences including rape, attempted rape, indecent assault and indecency of a child alleged to have been committed in the Camden area of London as well as Essex on dates between 1960 and 1973.

The Dublin man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, denies the allegations contending that they are “scurrilous” and “totally groundless”.