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JACEK JASKOLSKI - POLAND
“This arrest warrant has already ruined my family’s life, and now threatens to put me in Polish prison. I can only hope that the UK sees that these allegations are nonsense and ends this nightmare.” Jacek Jaskolski
Grandfather facing extradition for going over his overdraft limit
Jacek Jaskolski, a retired schoolteacher living in Bristol is being sought on a European Arrest Warrant to stand trial in Poland for an overdraft debt he paid off many years ago. While living in Poland Mr Jaskolski went over his account overdraft limit and subsequently repaid the entire debt to the bank.
In July 2010 the British police suddenly and with no prior notice arrested Mr Jaskolski. He is threatened with a trial for theft that could see him serving as many as 5 years in prison. The British courts will now decide whether Mr Jaskolski, in fragile health following 3 strokes in the past 2 years, will be sent to prison in Poland or allowed to remain with his family, including his wife who is caring for him and who herself has serious disabilities.
UPDATE
We are delighted to inform you that on 20th April 2011 Jacek Jaskolski prevailed in his extradition hearing at Westminster Magistrate’s Court and was discharged from extradition to Poland, thanks to his legal team of Edward Grange from Sonn Macmillan Walker and Ben Cooper of Doughty Street Chambers.
Fair Trials International will now be working with Mr Jaskolski’s legal team to try to persuade Poland to drop the warrant so that he can move freely throughout the EU.
Related Pages
- The European Arrest Warrant Our casework repeatedly demonstrates the human cost of EU extradition
- POLICE HIT WITH THOUSANDS OF ARREST WARRANTS FROM POLAND Press
- WANTED: CRIMINALS WHO DID NOT PAY FOR DESSERT British police pursued 2,400 people last year accused by Polish authorities of minor offences
What you can do to help
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Raise the profile: You can write to the following to express your concerns about the case.
- Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon William Hague MP (Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AH)
- Home Secretary, Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Home Office, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF)
- Her Excellency Barbara Tuge–Erecińska, the Polish Ambassador (47 Portland Place, London, W1B 1JH)
- Charlotte Leslie MP (House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
- Giles Chichester MEP ( Longridge, West Hill, Ottery, St Mary Devon, EX11 1UX or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
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Campaign: Find out more about our Justice in Europe campaign and call on your MP or MEP to take action on the European Arrest Warrant.
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