Tag: extradition

Consequences of the cessation of membership of the Russian Federation to the Council of Europe in Italian extradition proceedings. 

In times of war between russia and Ukraine, diplomatic assurances from Russia have to be particularly verified.

Diplomatic assurances in extradition proceedings have to be verified.

A pending request for international protection does not prevent international extradition.

Arrest warrants from the UK are formally governed by the provisions of the Agreement on trade and cooperation.

Reliance on diplomatic assurances has been a longstanding practice in extradition relations between States: but can they really be trusted?

Time spent in pretrial detention in an extradition proceeding is a  general principle of Italian law and a fundamental right of the defendant.

How can an extradition request or a EAW surrender to Italy be fighted against? Some ideas and jurisprudence.

EU Court ruling has a ne bis in idem effect in Italian extradition cases. 

The Italian rules governing the retrial of in absentia convictions do not respect human dignity.