When the Commercial Court refused Khrapunov's application to give evidence by videolink from Switzerland, it did so on essentially 3 grounds: (1) Khrapunov had delayed too long before applying; (2) so far as the risk of extradition to Kazakhstan was concerned, that risk would be no greater in England than it is in Switzerland; and (3) so far as the risk of extradition to Russia or Ukraine was concerned, there was no evidence of criminal proceedings against Khrapunov in either jurisdiction. (erskinechambers.com)
He has mounted several challenges to that Order, to the Court's later Order that he be cross-examined on his asset disclosure, and to the Court's refusal to permit him to give evidence by videolink from Switzerland. (erskinechambers.com)
The Guardian reports on the latest «thinking» from our political masters over at the Ministry of Cheap Justice:» «Flash incarceration» of offenders who breach court orders, widespread naming online of those convicted, more witnesses giving evidence via videolink and Sunday court sittings are among measures outlined in government plans to speed up justice.» (charonqc.wordpress.com)