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DOJ
Document DOJ-OGR-00020171
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Summary: The letter from the French Ministry of Justice explains that under French law, an individual's French nationality at the time of an offense is a barrier to extradition. It references specific articles of the French Code of Criminal Procedure that govern removal proceedings. The letter is addressed to the U.S. Department of Justice through a liaison magistrate at the U.S. Embassy in Paris.
Significance: This document clarifies French law regarding extradition, specifically the conditions under which France will or will not extradite individuals to other countries, highlighting the importance of nationality at the time of the offense.
Key Topics:
Extradition proceedings in France
Conditions for removal of individuals under French law
Relevance of nationality in extradition cases
Key People:
- Philippe AEGLE - Head of the International Criminal Assistance Bureau
- Andrew FINKELMAN - Liaison Magistrate on behalf of the Embassy of the United States of America