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- Monumental Extradition Victory in the Divisional Court in case involving MI5 and Spanish intelligence
29 June 2021
Crime & Fraud Cases
Monumental Extradition Victory in the Divisional Court in case involving MI5 and Spanish intelligence
29 June 2021
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- In the case of PB v Spain, the Appellant had argued no less than nine grounds of appeal.
- This was a fascinating case: There was evidence before the Court that the Appellant acted a participating informant over many years for the Spanish intelligence agencies until his cover was accidentally blown in April 2004 and blame for this was attributed to him. The appellant was alleged to be part of a major organised Crime group operating out of the island of Tenerife.
- The Appellant was then arrested in the UK in relation to other criminal matters. At this time, he spoke to Special Branch and MI5, but the Spanish police refused to confirm his status as an informant. After this, the Appellant ceased co-operating with the Spanish authorities.
- Keith Wood of Lewis Nedas instructed Mr Mark Summers QC of Matrix Chambers who led Mr George Hepburn-Scott of Church Court Chambers.
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