McGrath to challenge extradition order

Tuesday, August 26th, 2014

The Justice Minister has ruled a former Catholic brother is to be extradited back to Australia to face child sex charges.

The office of Justice Minister Judith Collins has confirmed that she has issued an order for Bernard McGrath’s surrender to Australia.

But Mr McGrath has already filed judicial review proceedings challenging the Minister’s decision. Continue reading

Also: McGrath faces 252 sex abuse charges

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