George Hepburne Scott victorious in the High Court on an extradition appeal

On 7 May 2026, George Hepburne Scott secured a successful outcome for his client at a High Court extradition appeal. The case involved an application to re-open the appeal following the receipt of fresh evidence. There followed a complex series of applications to (a) re-open the appeal, (b) admit fresh evidence, and (c) order fresh social services reports.

Ultimately the case revolved around the best interests of a 15-year-old boy, whom the Appellant was the sole carer of and who was about to sit his GCSE’s. There were 3 reports issued under s.7 of the Children Act 1989 as to his welfare – this evidence was presented alongside the relevant legal principles under Article 8 of the ECHR and, following three further High Court hearings, the appeal was ultimately upheld and the Appellant discharged by a High Court Judge on 7 May 2026.

The 15-year-old son can now rest easy knowing his father will not be extradited.

George was instructed by Robert Katz of Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors.