Latvian detained in UK refuses to return to Latvian prison
A UK court has ordered the extradition of a Latvian man accused of a serious crime, who told the court he would rather die than go back to a Latvian prison.
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A court in the United Kingdom has ruled to extradite a Latvian national to Latvia, where he faces charges for a serious offense. During the hearing, the suspect stated that he would prefer death over returning to a Latvian prison. He also referred to his previous experience while incarcerated in Latvia.
Details of his earlier imprisonment or the exact statements made in court have not been disclosed. However, such declarations raise concerns about conditions in Latvian correctional facilities. The extradition order is not yet final and may be appealed. Latvian law enforcement authorities have not commented on the case so far.
