Robert Dacre

Extradition

Robert has developed substantial experience defending and prosecuting in extradition proceedings.

He regularly prosecutes Extradition matters at Westminster Magistrates Court, and is a member of the specialist Extradition Panel at Grade 2.

He has represented requested persons at first instance at the Magistrates’ Court and at appeal hearings at the High Court. He has acted in cases involving a broad range of issues: from Article 8, to Romanian prison conditions, to abuse of process.

Notable Cases:

Estonian Judicial Authority v R

Represented an Estonian national in relation to an alleged importation of ‘khat’ shoots into Europe from London. The judge discharged the request on Article 8 grounds, and found that ‘this is one of the rare cases where the balancing exercise should tilt towards discharging the requested person’.

Romanian Judicial Authority v R

Client discharged following appeal to the High Court in a case involving Article 8 and Article 3 of the ECHR.

Spanish Judicial Authority v M

Represented a British national requested by the Spanish authorities in relation to a credit card fraud.  The Spanish Judicial Authority withdrew the warrant.

Italian Judicial Authority v K

Represented an Algerian national convicted of a number of serious drug offences in Italy a number of years ago. His warrant was discharged.