NEW ZEALAND
NZ City
A former Catholic brother facing hundreds of child sex charges in Australia is challenging Justice Minister Judith Collins’ decision to extradite him.
Australian authorities are trying to extradite Bernard Kevin McGrath, 65, from New Zealand to face 252 child sex charges.
A Christchurch District Court judge agreed to McGrath’s extradition in June last year, but it was up to Ms Collins to make the final decision and the case was referred to her in April.
Ms Collins’ office confirmed on Monday an order for McGrath’s surrender to Australia has been issued.
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