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Communication Details

From
The French Ministry of Justice Linked to The French Ministry of Justice
To
The Court (submitted by the Government) The Court (submitted by the Government)
Subject
Extradition of French nationals
Message Content

A letter submitted in conjunction with the Government's opposition indicated that the French Code of Criminal Procedure 'absolutely prohibits' the extradition of a French national.

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Document Summary

This legal document, filed on December 30, 2020, details the Court's analysis of a renewed bail motion for a defendant, identified as Ghislaine Maxwell. The Court remains concerned about her substantial international ties and multiple citizenships, particularly her French citizenship, as a significant flight risk. The document weighs the defendant's offer to waive extradition rights from France and the UK against conflicting evidence, including a letter from the French Ministry of Justice stating French law prohibits extraditing its nationals and the defendant's own experts using uncertain language.

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