Nationality and Extradition at Crossroads
Author(s): Umayal A.R.
Publication #: 2310009
Date of Publication: 15.05.2023
Country: India
Pages: 1-2
Published In: Volume 9 Issue 3 May-2023
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
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