The contrasting evolution of the right to a fair trial in UK extradition law. Issue 7 (9th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arnell, Paul
• Is Part Of: International journal of human rights. Volume 22:Issue 7(2018)
• Page Start: 869
• Page End: 887
• Publication Date: 2018-08-09
• Subjects: Extradition -- fair trial -- article 6 -- human rights -- extraterritorial jurisdiction; Human rights -- Periodicals; Civil rights -- Periodicals; 323
• DOI: 10.1080/13642987.2018.1485655
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-2987

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A number of human rights have come to play a material role in UK extradition law. An exception is that found in article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1950 protecting the right to a fair trial. It plays only a partial and limited role. That role has experienced contrasting fortunes. Whilst the right has come to have a degree of applicability within the UK in extradition hearings its extraterritorial operation has been further restricted. This article analyses the limited role of the right to a fair trial in extradition and highlights that contrasting evolution.