Woman suspected of aiding UK murderer disputes extradition as she cares for disabled person

The murder victim's body was found in a bathtub beneath a layer of bedding

The High Court heard that as she was the sole carer for a disabled person, Ms Sadlier's surrender would be against Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights and Section 37 of the Extradition Act 2003. File picture

An Irish woman sought in the UK on suspicion of helping a man who pleaded guilty to murdering his ex-partner, whose body he left in a bathtub for weeks, should not be extradited as she is the sole carer for a disabled person, the High Court heard on Thursday.

Elaine Sadlier (55) appeared at the extradition court today, objecting to her surrender to UK authorities in Birmingham who issued a warrant for her arrest under the terms of the post-Brexit 'Trade and Co-operation Agreement'.