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By Thomas Mead
Online Reporter
A decision over whether former Catholic Brother Bernard McGrath will be extradited to Australia to face historical sex abuse charges has been delayed yet again.
McGrath, 65, is wanted in Australia on 252 charges against boys and young adults. It is alleged he raped, abused and molested his victims over several decades while working for the church in New South Whales.
In the Christchurch District Court this morning, Judge Jane Farish ruled the decision should be considered by the Minister of Justice.
Judge Farish had ruled in favour of extradition in June last year, but a High Court appeal went in McGrath’s favour and she was ordered to reconsider.
McGrath has been released on bail while the Minister considers the case.
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