The first legal challenge to the 1987 Extradition Act began in the High Court in Dublin today. Thirty-seven-year-old Desmond Ellis of Dunsink Road, Finglas, is wanted in Britain on charges of possessing explosives and with conspiracy to cause explosions. He has denied committing the alleged offences.

Report shows Ellis escorted into the High Court.

Archive of the freeing of Clarke and Finucane by the Supreme Court under the 1965 legislation.

Anti-extradition protesters outside court.

Army and Garda convoy leaving.

The reporter is Una O'Hagan.

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