Extradition of A Person for Criminal Prosecution: International Law and National Aspects

The article analyses the scientific and practical problems of the institution of extradition of a person for a criminal prosecution substantiates the importance of this institution and its role in the law enforcement activity of the state. The authors carried out a comparative analysis of the provisions of the fundamental international acts in force and Russian legislation governing extradition issues. At the same time, attention is paid to establishing the significance of international treaties and agreements on extradition :for cooperation between states in law. enforcement. The article focuses on an important circumstance that not only persons who have committed conventional (with increased risk), but also ordinary crimes are subject to extradition. The analysis of aspects of extradition of a person :for criminal prosecution on the basis of international treaties and agreements or in accordance with the principle of reciprocity is presented. Particular attention is paid to the issue of ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of the person subject to extradition, including his/her right to ensure the security of the extradition process. The problem of inadmissibility of extradition in the event of the possible use of torture, ill-treatment, as well as persecution for religious and political reasons, as well as in a situation of unfounded accusations of terrorist activity, is considered separately.