Republic of North Macedonia’s Prison Conditions ruled Inhuman or Degrading: Graeme Hall appears

On 21 December 2022, District Judge Griffiths discharged Graeme Hall’s client from an extradition request seeking to enforce a 10 year sentence on the basis that extradition posed a real risk of detention in inhuman or degrading prison conditions. 

In the light of concerns including overcrowding and inter-prisoner violence, Judge Griffiths had previously invited the Republic of North Macedonia to provide further information and/or improved assurances. The RNM had been unable to do so within the directed time, the Court refused to afford further time, and the requested person was accordingly discharged.

Graeme Hall was instructed by Pan Symeou of Faradays Solicitors.