Nationality and Extradition at Crossroads

Authors

Umayal A.R.

Abstract

Non extradition of nationals ,also known as a Nationality exception rule to extradite an offender is a well-known customary principle of public international law. The observance of this rule is basically driven by emotions and national sentiments . It is also a distinctive feature if civil law jurisdiction as opposed to common law jurisdictions. But it is understood that this principle at present , is becoming a complex problem with multiple nationalities in practice and also facilitates increase in crimes with criminals escaping punishment resulting in complete frustration of criminal justice .This paper attempts to elaborately study the concept of this rule and the possible outcomes attempted by nations to render flexibility to the same.

Keywords

Nationality, Extradition, Territorial Supremacy, State Practice, Justice, Fugitives

Nationality and Extradition at Crossroads. Umayal A.R.. 2023. IJIRCT, Volume 9, Issue 3. Pages 1-2. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2310009