McGlinchey v. Wren

Abstract

Extradition — Political offence — Definition — Standards of reasonable and civilized people — Whether conduct of accused capable of being regarded as political activity by reasonable and civilized people — Killing of elderly woman — Burden of proof — Onus on accused to establish that alleged offence political — Speciality — Allegation that accused would be tried or detained for political offences if extradited — Membership of proscribed organization — The law of Ireland