An analysis of the competing factors within an extradition decision.
Journal: Open Access Institutional Repository at Robert Gordon University (Robert Gordon University)
Year: 2018

In an era where an increasing number of states are affected by various types and forms of transnational crime - including terrorism, cybercrime, financial crime, murder, illegal drugs, and human trafficking - one response has been a greater emphasis upon and employment of extradition agreements. These agreements are intended to make the transfer of the alleged offender easier. However, ironically, these agreements also contain provisions that directly or indirectly may stymie the process. These