Bailey extradition would put all Irish citizens 'in firing line', court told

Extraditing a man to France for questioning over the murder of a film-maker in Ireland would have implications for every citizen in the Irish State, it was claimed today.

Extraditing a man to France for questioning in connection with the murder of a film-maker in Ireland would have implications for every citizen in the Irish State, it was claimed today.

A barrister for Ian Bailey argued the ruling means anyone who knocks down a French tourist in Ireland could face criminal proceedings in the victim's home country.