Stefan Hyman & Ben Joyes successful in Cypriot prison cases

On 27 February 2023 and 3 March 2023, District Judge Zani discharged “AB” and “CD” from extradition proceedings to the Republic of Cyprus. The Judge concluded that their extradition would occasion a real risk of inhuman or degrading treatment, in violation of the absolute prohibition conferred in Article 3 ECHR. In each case, the Judge received reliable, objective and up to date information which demonstrated that the closed section of the Nicosia Central Prisons (NCP), the only detention facility in Cyprus, was severely overcrowded and operated at a capacity of more than 200%. Despite being given time to provide assurances on personal space, in AB’s case the Cypriot authorities did not provide any guarantee, whilst in CD’s case that served a day before the hearing was plainly inadequate.

Stefan Hyman was instructed by Renata Pinter of Dalton Holmes Gray, whilst Marlon Grossman and Keren Weekes of Sonn Macmillan Walker instructed Ben Joyes. Ben and Stefan are part of 9BR Chambers’ specialist Extradition & Interpol Team.

Yours,