Extraditions (Week 15)

At present, the laws relating to Extradition is acquired a great attention on the globe due to rapid escalate of International Crimes and Trans-National Organized Crimes. The Extradition is based on the Latin term “aut punier aut dedere” (either punish or surrender). Extradition law is acting an important role to surrender and convict the fugitive criminal who is trying to escape from the law. The law of Extradition mainly based on multilateral or bilateral treaties and municipal laws consolidated by particular countries. This work mainly focused on basic principles and applications of Extradition law and the position of Extradition law under the International Law. Through this work, the contemporary developments of Extradition law, its application and challenges under the criminal justice system of Sri Lanka will be analyzed in a critical manner.