Mr V’s extradition was sought pursuant to five European Arrest Warrants issued by Hungary to prosecute him for thirteen offences of fraud. Whilst not all offences could be challenged there was, in addition to a successful challenge to the first warrant that Mr V cannot be extradited for that offence, a new argument was raised because three of the warrants sought extradition for the same offences. In agreeing with James Stansfeld’s arguments, Mr Justice Keith held that Mr V could not be extradited for any of those offences unless Hungary decides to only prosecute Mr V for two out of the four offences. We are awaiting Hungary’s decision.

It should be noted that whilst Mr V will invariably be extradited, Hungary will be prevented from trying him for offences that he was not permitted to be extradited for. This may have a significant impact on the length of sentence he would face if convicted.