Extradition case hears Greek prisons 'run by prisoners' (opens original article in a new tab)

The High Court is seeking more information from Greek authorities regarding prison conditions before deciding on the extradition of an Irish man accused of human trafficking, following claims that Greek prisons are overcrowded and effectively run by prisoners.

• Greek prisons are reportedly overcrowded and 'run by prisoners' due to severe overcrowding.
• Irish man Jeremiah O'Brien faces extradition for human trafficking, with concerns over Greek prison conditions.
• Court seeks further information from Greece on prison conditions before ruling on extradition.