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Sąd Apelacyjny w Dubaju zgodził się na ekstradycję Sebastiana M. do Polski. Jest on podejrzany o spowodowanie wypadku drogowego 16 września, w którym zginęła rodzina. Decyzja nie jest ostateczna i może być zaskarżona w ciągu 30 dni. Starania o sprawiedliwość trwają.

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The Dubai Court of Appeal has agreed to the extradition of Sebastian M. to Poland. He is suspected of causing a traffic accident on 16th September, in which a family died. The decision is not final and can be appealed within 30 days. Efforts for justice continue.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: Who is Sebastian M. suspected of causing harm to?

Sebastian M. is suspected of causing harm to a family in a car accident.

Question 2: Is the decision of the Dubai Court final?

No, the decision can be appealed within 30 days.

Exercise: Vocabulary

(f.) - extradition

- suspicious

- cause

(m.) - accident

- die

- appeal

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▌11/01/2025

In a significant development, the Dubai Court of Appeals has declared the extradition of Sebastian M. to Poland legally permissible. Sebastian M. is suspected of causing a fatal car accident on 16 September 2023, along the A1 motorway near Piotrków Trybunalski. The accident claimed the lives of a couple and their five-year-old son, whose car caught fire after a high-speed collision with another vehicle.

According to Poland's Minister of Justice, Adam Bodnar, who shared the update on social media, the court's decision marks a significant step in efforts to bring the suspect back to Poland. Despite this progress, Bodnar noted that the ruling is not yet final, allowing for appeals within 30 days. Should an appeal be filed, the case will escalate to the Supreme Court of the United Arab Emirates.

Speaking to the ongoing process, Bodnar expressed gratitude towards Polish institutions involved, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Radosław Sikorski, the National Prosecutor's Office, and other officials. He emphasized that while challenges remain, the decision signifies meaningful progress in the pursuit of justice.

Dubai Court Approves Extradition of Sebastian M. Dubai Court Approves Extradition of Sebastian M. (Illustration)

The tragic incident involved a BMW driven by Sebastian M., which reportedly struck a family’s vehicle traveling home from the seaside. Initial reports suggested the family’s car crashed into safety barriers before catching fire. However, subsequent investigations have indicated the involvement of another vehicle, the BMW driven by the suspect.

Efforts to locate Sebastian M. began soon after the accident, resulting in an international warrant and his eventual arrest in Dubai on 4 October 2023. Since then, he has remained in the UAE pending extradition proceedings.

The case has been closely monitored, with statements from high-ranking officials underscoring the Polish government's determination. Former Prime Minister Donald Tusk also commented on the case, affirming the approval for the extradition and expressing a commitment to pursuing justice for the victims.

As the extradition process unfolds, attention will turn to whether the ruling will be contested, potentially prolonging proceedings. The case remains one of numerous extradition requests Poland has made to the UAE, indicative of broader efforts to address outstanding legal matters involving other fugitives.

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