Pros And Cons Of The Extradition Act 1988 (Cth)

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The Extradition Act 1988 (Cth) was implemented to deal with transnational crimes. Extradition involves the legal surrender of a fugitive or escapee to the jurisdiction of another state, country or government for trial. The Extradition Act 1988 (Cth) establishes guidelines for the federal government to follow when issuing an extradition. For example, there is widespread debate concerning a supposed extradition treaty with China, as their legal system appears somewhat unjust so it may not be guaranteed that the fugitive would receive a fair trial in that nation. Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) has stated that the Law Council of Australia has warned the federal government not to ratify an extradition treaty with China due to concerns that China’s