[2010] UKSC 9
When considering whether extradition, and the resulting interference with an individual's rights under the European Convention on Human Rights 1950 art.8 , was proportionate, the court should not consider whether the circumstances were exceptional but should consider whether the consequences were exceptionally serious.
SC (Lord Phillips JSC, Lord Hope JSC, Lord Rodger JSC, Lady Hale JSC, Lord Brown JSC, Lord Mance JSC, Lord Judge JSC, Lord Collins JSC, Lord Kerr JSC)
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