The establishment and characteristics of China’s extradition system

Abstract

Through analyzing the 25 bilateral extradition treaties that China concluded with other countries and the background of relevant legislation and treaty conclusion, the author delineates and discusses the establishment and basic characteristics of China s extradition system. These characteristics are mainly as follows: (a) introduction of basic rules through bilateral treaties; (b) establishment of a scientific double examination to standardize and formalize extradition cooperation; (c) principle-centered, flexible and open towards extradition cooperation, and take the extradited person as a party to the extradition proceedings and give attention to the protection of his human rights.

Keywords

extradition, international treaty, political offence, double examination, human rights protection