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Bassiouni, M. Cherif, 1937-

International extradition : United States law and practice United States law and practice / M. Cherif Bassiouni. - 5th ed. - Dobbs Ferry, NY : Oceana, 2007. - xxv, 1166 p. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [1081]-1115) and index.

The legal framework of extradition in international law and practice -- Legal bases for extradition in the United States -- Asylum and extradition -- Disguised extradition : the use of immigration law as alternatives to extradition -- Abduction and unlawful seizure as alternatives to extradition -- Theories of jurisdiction and their application -- Substantive requirements : dual criminality, extraditable offenses, specialty, and non-inquiry -- Denial of extradition : defenses, exceptions, exemptions, and exclusions -- Pre-trial proceedings -- The extradition hearing -- The judicial review process and executive discretion -- Surrender and miscellaneous matters.

ISBN: 9780195323177 (alk. paper) 0195323173 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2006922301

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Extradition--United States.
Extradition.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
USA.

Subjects--Index Terms: UNDP

LC Class. No.: KF9635 / .B37 2007 K5445.4 / .B37 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 345.052