Extradition and the universality of human rights in Scotland.

Arnell, Paul

Abstract

This article reviews the case law pertaining to human rights and extradition law, looking at whether the protection under ECHR art.3 applies equally within and outside the jurisdiction of state parties to the treaty and relativity in an extradition context. Discusses Amnott v United States (HCJ Appeal) that in the context of extradition, a potential mandatory life sentence, without parole, for a lesser crime than murder did not constitute a breach of ECHR art.3.

Citation

ARNELL, P. 2022. Extradition and the universality of human rights in Scotland. Scots law times [online], 2022(11), pages 55-59. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 31, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Apr 1, 2022
• Publication Date: Apr 1, 2022
• Deposit Date: Apr 4, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 2, 2023
• Journal: Scots law times
• Print ISSN: 0036-908X
• Publisher: Sweet and Maxwell
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 2022
• Issue: 11
• Pages: 55-59
• Item Discussed: Amnott v United States [2022] HCJAC 6. 2022. S.L.T. 456. [2022] 1 WLUK 317 (HCJ Appeal)
• Keywords: Bars to extradition; Extradition orders; Inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; Life imprisonment; Proportionality; Scotland; United States; Universality principle; Whole life orders
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1632124
• Publisher URL: https://uk.westlaw.com