Germany says Madeleine suspect ‘cannot be sent to UK because of Brexit’

Brexit could stop extradition of Madeleine McCann suspect from Germany, say experts

The former head of extradition at the Crown Prosecution Service says that there is ‘no possibility’ that Brueckner will face charges in the UK because it is not in the EU

Germany says Madeleine suspect ‘cannot be sent to UK because of Brexit’

German officials say law will frustrate Met Police attempt to bring convicted paedophile to justice in Britain

Germany blames Brexit for blocking Madeleine suspect Brueckner from UK justice

Germany insists Brexit has blocked the extradition of Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner to Britain, with officials citing the country's constitution.

German officials say Madeleine McCann suspect cannot be brought to Britain for trial ‘because of Brexit’

Madeleine McCann murder suspect Christian Brueckner cannot be brought to Britain for trial because of Brexit, German authorities have said

Why can’t Germany extradite the Madeleine McCann suspect?

I make no suggestion as to whether Christian Brueckner, the convicted rapist suspected of kidnapping and killing Madeleine McCann, is either guilty or not guilty of the latter offence; a court of law is the only place where that should be decided. But I do find the German constitution guilty of naivety and foolishness. How about denying visas to German citizens with any kind of criminal record until it permits extradition of Brueckner, or subje…

Partner Richard Cannon comments on post-Brexit extradition hurdles, in The Independent

Commenting in The Independent, Partner Richard Cannon explains why post-Brexit extradition rules could prevent Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner from being extradited from Germany to the UK. Richard’s comments were published in The Independent, 6 May 2026.  “The Prosecution in the UK must have made a decision to prosecute before requesting extradition from Germany. A person can only be extradited to the UK for one of three purposes: t…