| Date: | Tuesday 16th December 2025 |
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| Time: | 17:00 |
| Venue: | Online |
| Speakers: | Rebecca Hill, Danielle Barden, His Honour Michael Hopmeier |
| Cost: | This event is free to attend but you must register with Durham University |
Danielle Barden and Rebecca Hill to speak at the European Criminal Law Association online seminar.
The European Criminal Law Association (ECLA) will host an online seminar, in collaboration with the University of Durham, on Tuesday 16 December 2025, 5.00pm – 6.30pm (GMT), on the topic:
“What’s New in Extradition and Proceeds of Crime in 2025”
The seminar will review recent case law developments in extradition and proceeds of crime, and will examine proposals in Clause 195 of the Crime and Policing Bill, which would amend sections 20 and 85 of the Extradition Act 2003.
Chair:
Tony Wilson
ECLA events are free to attend but you must register with Durham University here.
Rebecca Hill has nearly two-decades’ experience before all levels of Court and is regularly instructed to appear against King’s Counsel. She has particular expertise in cross-border financial crime, requests with a political dimension (including abuse or manipulation by the State), and transnational criminality such as trafficking of people.
Rebecca has strong contacts with an international network of lawyers who can offer insight and parallel advice alongside domestic extradition or asylum challenges. She is a strong tactician and will seek to utilise this network to her client’s benefit. She has been described as “compassionate, committed and determined to achieve the right result." Rebecca is ranked as a Band 1 and Tier 1 barrister in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.
Danielle Barden is a specialist barrister instructed in extradition, business crime, serious organised crime and general crime. She is ranked in the Legal 500 in International Crime & Extradition and in Fraud: Crime. Danielle is also recognised in Chambers & Partners for her work in Extradition, Crime, and Financial Crime.
