Mr Snedden has appealed the Federal Court’s finding that he is eligible to be extradited to Croatia.

Mr Snedden continues to deny that he committed any war crimes during the conflict in the former Yugoslavia.

It is important to note that neither the Federal Court nor the Full Federal Court can consider whether or not Mr Snedden is, or even may be, guilty of the crimes in relation to which Croatia wish to investigate him. Indeed, the law prevents Mr Snedden from relying on any evidence in these proceedings which tends to suggest that he is not guilty in relation to any of the matters which Croatia wish to investigate.

The High Court have confirmed that the extradition regulations which permit Croatia to seek Mr Snedden’s extradition without establishing even a prima facie case are lawful.

The primary issue remains, to put it in layperson’s terms, whether Mr Snedden can be guaranteed a fair trial in Croatia, given that he led a high profile, highly effective unit which fought against the Croatian forces in the Krajina.

The appeal relates to the manner in which the Federal Court dealt with this issue.

Mr Snedden does not believe that he will receive a fair trial in Croatia.

Serbs for Justice and Democracy Australia
19.02.2009