Extradition Through the Lens of Articles 3 and 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Challenges Facing Georgia
Keywords:
Extradition, Extradition and Human Rights, Prohibition of Torture, Right to a Fair Trial.Abstract
In the context of Georgia’s international cooperation in criminal matters, compliance with Council of Europe standards is of fundamental importance in extradition proceedings. Accordingly, the analysis of specific provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights[1] (hereinafter – the European Convention) holds both academic and practical relevance. The present study aims to analyse the protective standards enshrined in Articles 3 and 6 of the European Convention in the context of extradition proceedings and evaluate the degree to which these standards are implemented within Georgian legal practice. The article examines how effectively Georgian courts and executive authorities assess real risks in extradition cases and whether the fundamental rights of individuals are adequately safeguarded.
The protection of human rights in the context of extradition is particularly significant in Georgia, where existing practice demonstrates formal adherence to legal standards but not always their effective enforcement. The study identifies this issue as a weakness within Georgia’s domestic legal framework and as a potential ground of the state’s international responsibility. The article discusses the ongoing challenges related to ensuring human rights protection during extradition and proposes possible avenues for addressing these deficiencies.
[1] Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, CETS, 1950.
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