The appellant, who was convicted in absentia in Italy for his role in an international drug conspiracy, appealed his committal for extradition and sought judicial review of the Minister of Justice's surrender order.
He argued that the committal was based on unreliable evidence, that his surrender violated section 7 of the Charter because he had no assurance of a new trial, and that Italy lacked jurisdiction.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and application, finding the evidence sufficient for committal, respecting the foreign legal system's procedures, and confirming Italy's jurisdiction over the offences.
