A Latvia migrant child molester, Kaspars Botters, who is a convicted paedophile, will not be extradited unless a judge obtains guarantees that his human rights would not be violated.
Kaspars Botters, 39, perpetrated abuse against a minor under the age of 16 on five separate occasions from 2009 to 2014. Kaspars Botters was apprehended in Nottingham following the issuance of a conviction warrant by Latvian authorities.
Shyan MacTavish, in defence, asserted that there was a ‘significant risk’ that Kaspars Botters would face ‘intimidation’ and ‘extortion’ from fellow inmates if incarcerated in a Latvian prison.
She stated: “Mr. Botters is at risk of violence from other inmates in Latvia.” This issue pervades the prison system there. Latvia possesses a prison hierarchy that appears to be intricately woven into all facets of prison life.Latvia has likewise employed the system of informal jail authorities. All inmates in Latvia are required to belong to one of three castes. Mr. Kaspars Botters will be assigned to the lowest caste. He would be unprotected.
Latvian authorities appear to be promoting this system by advocating for the categorisation of inmates into castes. The court provided the Latvian authorities the chance to respond, but only a vague reply was offered.
She asserted that the extradition of Botters could result in a violation of his Article 3 rights under the European Convention on Human Rights, which ensures the right to be free from cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.
Jonathan Swain, representing the Latvian authorities, stated that the government of the Baltic nation has delineated measures to safeguard Mr. Kaspars Botters, including video surveillance in correctional facilities, radio communications checks, and oversight.Evidence indicates that some years prior, there were minimal threats directed towards Mr. Kaspars Botters. No evidence of threats against him has emerged since that time.
“Should there be adequate evidence of a threat to Mr. Kaspars Botters, he will be transferred to solitary confinement.”
District Judge John Zani stated that Kaspars Botters have a “disreputable history.”
He stated, “I have a substantial amount of information to review.” I require time to comprehend and evaluate the law.
He postponed making a definitive choice until July 29.
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