Canadian Extradition Law Practice, 2012 Edition
Author(s): Gary Botting, M.A., Ph.D. (Eng), M.F.A., LL.B., LL.M., Ph.D. (Law)
Format: Softcover Book
Topic/Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Immigration Law
Publication Date: September 2011
Country: Canada
Edition:
Number of Pages: Approx. 1,000 Pages
ISBN: 9780433467991
Expert Insights and Strategic Advice – A Must-Have for Extradition Law Practice
As one of Canada’s leading experts in the field of extradition law, Dr. Gary Botting’s knowledge, valuable insights and strategic advice have made this the most comprehensive resource available on current extradition law.
A quick cross-reference tool for lawyers, judges and correctional services professionals, among others, this book provides a solid understanding of extradition law in Canada as well as access to every significant extradition case since the current Extradition Act became law.
Helpful information includes a fully annotated Extradition Act and an overview of the law and procedure of extradition. Clear, easy-to-follow cross-references are made to the criminal code and relevant international treaties as well as previous versions of the Act. Key excerpts of relevant international treaties are included.
Features & Benefits
For each section of the Act, you’ll find:
Commentary — study the section’s meaning in plain language
Practice notes — take note of common pitfalls and gain from expert advice
Case law – save time on legal research
Cross-references — refer quickly to related sections of the Act and other legislation
Treaties — refer to bilateral and multilateral treaties linked to specific sections of the Act
Former acts — compare current legislation to repealed legislation
You’ll also find:
Selected provisions of multilateral treaties related to extradition, including the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
50 bilateral extradition treaties, including amending protocols and case law where applicable
Critical articles from former treaties
Former Extradition Act
Former Fugitive Offenders Act
Plus
Ready-to-use forms adapted from the Act and the Canadian Criminal Code, including:
Warrant for Provisional Arrest
Authority to Proceed
Summons to a Person Requested for Extradition
Warrant for Arrest of a Person Requested for Extradition
Subpoena to a Witness
Warrant for Witness
Warrant to Arrest an Absconding Witness
Order of Committal for Surrender
Order for Discharge of a Person in Custody
Order of Surrender
New in This Edition
Dr. Botting expands the scope of the earlier editions by taking note of the interface between extradition and refugee claims, as reflected in the Supreme Court of Canada’s decisions Nemeth v. Canada (Justice) and Gavrila v. Canada (Justice). Plus, there are new case digest classifications reflecting recent developments in jurisprudence.
An Important Resource for…
Correctional services and institutes
Remand Officers
International lawyers — in particular from the United States
Criminal law practitioners — both defense lawyers and prosecution counsel
Immigration lawyers
Law enforcement personnel
Professors of criminal and immigration law
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