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extraditionSurrender, by one state or country to another, of a person accused of a criminal offence in the state or country to which that person is extradited. When two nations are involved, extradition is usually governed by a treaty between the two countries concerned. A country usually will not allow extradition for political offences or an offence that it does not treat as a crime, even though it is a crime in the requesting country. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| However, Russia has already stated it will not extradite any of the suspects and, according to a Reuters dispatch from Moscow on December 6, the British investigators were "virtually relegated to the role of observers by Russia's chief prosecutor Yuri Chaika who has publicly insisted Russian authorities will direct interviews on Russian soil. Linda Lavarch, Attorney-General for Queensland estimates it could be at least two years before Dr Patel is extradited from the USA to face charges in Australia, with the decision to extradite resting with the USA courts. In parallel with respect for human rights, States have a duty to investigate, prosecute or extradite individual perpetrators. |
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