George Hepburne Scott secures sucessful result in Ukrainian extradition case
Following a closely contested extradition hearing, on 24 August 2026, the Chief Magistrate of England & Wales discharged George Hepburne Scott’s client in the case of M.K. v Ukraine.
The court held that extradition to Ukraine would be disproportionate under Article 8 ECHR. The client was released immediately.
George was led by David Perry KC of 6KBW College Hill and instructed by Magdalena Motyl of Bark & Co.
George’s detailed analysis of the decision and its implications for extradition to Ukraine can be read here.
