George Hepburne Scott writes for the Law Society Gazette on extradition retrials

George Hepburne Scott, Head of Extradition at Church Court Chambers, has contributed an article to the Law Society Gazette examining changes to retrial rules in extradition cases.

“Extradition retrials: what practitioners need to know” considers amendments to sections 20 and 85 of the Extradition Act 2003 and their practical implications for practitioners dealing with convictions in absence and retrial rights.

George represents requested persons in extradition proceedings at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and in appeals before the High Court. His practice includes challenges concerning trials in absence, retrial rights and human rights.

George’s article was published in the Law Society Gazette, 30 September 2026, and can be read here.

Further analysis

George has also published a detailed guide to the changes on UK Extradition Lawyer, addressing the amended provisions and their application to extradition proceedings.

Read his guide to the new section 20 extradition retrial rules, here.