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Extradition in International Law

Extradition designates the official surrender of a fugitive from justice, regardless of his consent, by the authorities of the state of resident to the authorities of another State for the purpose of criminal prosecution or the execution of a sentence. Extradition is the most important aspect of mutual legal assistance between States in criminal matters. The origins of international cooperation in criminal area is back to the very beginnings of formal diplomacy. Extradition Treaties or provisions were concluded in peace treaties and treaties of alliance. Sources of contemporary extradition law are bilateral agreements and multilateral conventions on the one hand and national extradition acts on the other.