Extradition, from an International Law prospective, is:

Correct answer: C. A mechanism for bringing fugitives from justice to book

  • A. A mode of resolving conflicting jurisdiction claims between states
  • B. A device for combating international terrorism
  • C. A mechanism for bringing fugitives from justice to book
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Extradition is the formal surrender of an alleged offender by one state to another state for prosecution or punishment. It is therefore a mechanism for bringing fugitives to justice, usually under a treaty or reciprocal arrangement.

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