On 20 October 2016, District Judge Zani discharged the Romanian extradition case of Mr M because it would be oppressive due to the unexplained 10 year passage of time and because it would be disproportionate under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. 

Barrister Ben Keith represented Mr M in the extradition case was instructed by Katy Smart at Sonn Macmillan Walker Solicitors.