McGrath's extradition case to go back to district court

McGrath’s extradition case to go back to district court

Friday, September 13th, 2013

A former Catholic brother has won his appeal to have his extradition order to Australia reheard in the Christchurch District Court.

Bernard Kevin McGrath has been fighting an application from police in New South Wales to extradite him since October last year.

In a High Court judgement released on Tuesday, Justice Whata said he was concerned by the analysis of law made by the ruling judge when the extradition order was made. Continue reading

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