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This document is an addendum to a legal opinion concerning the potential extradition of Ghislaine Maxwell from England and Wales to the United States. It reaffirms the original opinion's conclusions that her extradition is highly likely, bail would almost certainly be denied, and she would be unable to successfully resist extradition based on the charges in a July 2020 indictment. The addendum also clarifies the relevance of a potential waiver of extradition in UK legal proceedings.
People (1)
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
The subject of the addendum opinion regarding her extradition from the UK to the US.
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Organizations (1)
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| Government | Government agency |
Mentioned as providing a Memorandum in Opposition to the Defendant's motion, likely referring to the US Government.
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Timeline (3 events)
2020-07-07
A superseding indictment was issued against Ghislaine Maxwell.
United States
2020-10-08
The primary Opinion regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's extradition was issued.
England and Wales
2020-12-16
The Government filed its Memorandum in Opposition to the Defendant's Renewed Motion to Release.
United States
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The jurisdiction whose extradition law is being discussed in the opinion.
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The country requesting the extradition of Ghislaine Maxwell and where she faces criminal proceedings.
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Mentioned in the context of compelling a person to consent to extradition.
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Relationships (1)
Ghislaine Maxwell is the 'Defendant' in a legal case where the 'Government' is the opposing party, seeking her extradition and opposing her release from custody.
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"possibility"Source
— The Government
(Used in the Government's Motion to describe the chance that extradition could be resisted, which is addressed in footnote 1.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 103-21 Filed 12/23/20 Page 1 of 4
IN THE MATTER OF AN OPINION
ON THE EXTRADITION LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES
ON THE EXTRADITION LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES
RE GHISLAINE MAXWELL
ADDENDUM OPINION
1. This Addendum Opinion is provided in response to the Government’s Memorandum in Opposition to the Defendant’s Renewed Motion to Release dated 16 December 2020, insofar as it pertains to matters of English extradition law and practice.
2. The primary conclusions of the Opinion dated 8 October 2020 (‘the Opinion’) remain unchanged, namely: (a) in the majority of cases, proceedings in England and Wales in relation to US extradition requests are concluded in under two years; (b) it is virtually certain that bail would be refused in an extradition case in circumstances where the requested person had absconded from criminal proceedings in the United States prior to trial and in breach of bail; and (c) on the basis of the information currently known, it is highly unlikely¹ that Ghislaine Maxwell would be able successfully to resist extradition to the United States in relation to the charges in the superseding indictment dated 7 July 2020. In addition to those conclusions, the following three points may be made.
3. First, as noted in the Opinion², Ms Maxwell’s waiver of extradition would be admissible in any extradition proceedings in England and Wales. While such a document cannot compel a requested person to consent to their extradition once in the United Kingdom, the document would be a highly relevant factor in any contested extradition proceedings. In particular:
(a) If Ms Maxwell were to rely on such a waiver to secure bail in the United States and then, having absconded, renege on the undertakings in that
¹ The Government observes, at p.16 of the Motion, that this leaves open a “possibility” that extradition could be resisted. Absolute certainty in any legal context is rare but the practical effect of the conclusion in the Opinion is that, at this stage and on the basis of the information currently known, it is difficult to conceive of circumstances in which Ms Maxwell could successfully resist extradition, and her extradition would be a virtual foregone conclusion.
² Opinion, para. 39.
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