The philosophical foundations of extraterritorial punishment / [electronic resource]
Chehtman, Alejandro.
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2010.
The principle of extraterritorial punishment, which enables national courts to exert jurisdiction over crimes committed abroad by nationals of other states, has become more accepted. This book provides an account and critique of this form of jurisdiction, exploring its links to globalization, terrorism and transnational crime.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph.D.)--London School of Economics, 2009 under the title: The morality of extraterritorial punishment.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-184) and index.
The principle of extraterritorial punishment, which enables national courts to exert jurisdiction over crimes committed abroad by nationals of other states, has become more accepted. This book provides an account and critique of this form of jurisdiction, exploring its links to globalization, terrorism and transnational crime.
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Punishment
Exterritoriality.
Jurisdiction (International law)
International and municipal law.
Criminal jurisdiction
Criminal law
Criminal justice, Administration of
Criminal jurisdiction.
Punishment.
Punishment
Exterritoriality
Jurisdiction (International law)
International and municipal law
Criminal jurisdiction
Criminal law
Criminal justice, Administration of
Law, Politics & Government
Law, General & Comparative