Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

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Ad Hoc Tribunal

A temporary court established to prosecute specific crimes or conflicts, such as the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.

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Extradition

The formal process by which one state surrenders an individual accused or convicted of a crime to another state for prosecution or punishment.

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Extradition Treaty

A bilateral or multilateral agreement facilitating the handing over of accused or convicted persons between states.

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Extraterritorial Application of Criminal Law

The extension of a state's criminal jurisdiction beyond its borders to prosecute offenses committed abroad. It is often justified by nationality or protective principles.

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