The Evolution of the Institutions of „Extradition“ and „Surrender“ in the Doctrine of International Law Cover Image

EVOLUȚIA INSTITUȚIILOR DE „EXTRĂDARE” I „PREDARE” ÎN DOCTRINA DREPTULUI INTERNAȚIONAL
The Evolution of the Institutions of „Extradition“ and „Surrender“ in the Doctrine of International Law

Author(s): Andrei BAEȘU
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, International Law
Published by: Universitatea Liberă Internațională din Moldova
Keywords: extradition; surrender; legal assistance in criminal matters;

Summary/Abstract: Extradition is an agreed commitment between the governments of sovereign states to cede a person to the requesting state the purpose of criminal prosecution for certain crimes or for the execution of a custodial sentence, including the application of preventive measures. At the same time, surrender consists in the actions of a state to hand over a person to the International Criminal Court for crimes of genocide, aggression, war and against humanity. In this article the author highlights the essence, historical evolution and difference of extradition and surrender institutions as a form of international cooperation in criminal matters.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 123-127
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Romanian
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