We are an international organisation which aims to represent defence lawyers practising in extradition by creating best working practices; sharing information across jurisdictions; proactively pursuing improvements in procedure; responding to government consultations on legislation, practice and procedure.
We are based in London but welcome lawyers practising in the field of extradition from all jurisdictions.
The objectives of DELF include advancing its members’ education and training in all matters relating to their practice as defence extradition lawyers and encouraging social interaction amongst members.
2021 Membership Renewal
Renewal of Memberships for 2021 is now due. Fees remain the same as for 2020 and further details can be found here.
DELF Educational – the end of free movement – January 28 2021
The first DELF Educational Event of 2021 will take place on 28 January and will look at the impact of the end of free movement on extradition. For more details, click here.
THE JOHN RWD JONES QC ESSAY COMPETITION 2020 – WINNING ENTRY
John RWD Jones QC was a superb barrister, specialising in extradition, international law and human rights. He represented clients in many of the leading cases of the day, including Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia, and Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks. John was also a gifted academic lawyer, with publications including a textbook with Antonio Cassese, the eminent international lawyer, and a leading practitioner text on extradition. John sadly passed away in April 2016 and DELF continues to honour his memory through its annual essay competition in his name.
The topic for this year’s competition was: “Under what circumstances might extradition from the UK to China be possible?” and a very high standard of entries grappled with the human rights risks raised. The judging panel (consisting of the Chief Magistrate, Emma Arbuthnot, our President, Edward Fitzgerald QC, and Anand Doobay of Boutique Law Solicitors) found that the entries were thought-provoking, original and showed some impressive research.
We are delighted to announce that the judges were unanimous in selecting Alex Davidson, a pupil barrister of 2 Bedford Row, as the winner and recipient of this year’s £750 prize money. All entrants were also given DELF membership for 2021 to mark their outstanding efforts.
The competition will re-open next year but in the meantime, any queries should be addressed to Harriet Devey (essay@delf.org.uk)
The topic for this year’s competition was: “Under what circumstances might extradition from the UK to China be possible?” and a very high standard of entries grappled with the human rights risks raised. The judging panel (consisting of the Chief Magistrate, Emma Arbuthnot, our President, Edward Fitzgerald QC, and Anand Doobay of Boutique Law Solicitors) found that the entries were thought-provoking, original and showed some impressive research.
We are delighted to announce that the judges were unanimous in selecting Alex Davidson, a pupil barrister of 2 Bedford Row, as the winner and recipient of this year’s £750 prize money. All entrants were also given DELF membership for 2021 to mark their outstanding efforts.
The competition will re-open next year but in the meantime, any queries should be addressed to Harriet Devey (essay@delf.org.uk)
DELF Newsletter – Issue 23
The latest issue of the DELF Newsletter has been published - please click here to read it.