Poland lodged with the Court under Article 34 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (“the Convention”) by two Polish nationals, Ms Urszula Skibińska and Mr   Henryk

Series A no. 279-A, and Pullar v. the United Kingdom , 10 June 1996, § 29, Reports of Judgments and Decisions 1996-III), and to other officials exercising judicial functions, such as assessors (see Henryk

Hendy QC and Mr M. Ford QC, barristers in London. The United Kingdom Government (“the Government”) were represented by their Agent, Ms R. Tomlinson, Foreign and Commonwealth Office. 3.

Henri Rolin, the elected Judge of Belgian nationality, being an ex officio member under Article 43 (art. 43) of the Convention; the President also drew by lot the names of three substitute Judges.

She is represented by Henri Brandman & Co., solicitors practising in London.   3.     The application is directed against the United Kingdom.

Extradition • Detention of applicant with a view to his extradition and surrender • Due diligence • First period of detention following initial arrest not excessive in length and   carried out in good

Hendry , Legal Adviser,       Foreign and Commonwealth Office,     Agent ,   Mr N. Bratza , Q.C.,   Counsel ,   Mr E.R.