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Why was the Hong Kong extradition bill proposed?
The proposal came after a 19-year-old Hong Kong man allegedly murdered his 20-year-old pregnant girlfriend while holidaying in Taiwan together in February 2018. The man fled Taiwan and returned to Hong Kong last year.
What does extradition to mainland China mean?
Extradition law in China is the formal process by which a fugitive found outside China’s jurisdiction is surrendered to the jurisdiction where an alleged offense has taken place for trial or punishment, under Chinese law. China does not allow for the extradition of its own nationals.
Why do we need extradition?
As a matter of longstanding policy, the U.S. Government does extradite U.S. nationals for trial in other countries. This is important to ensure prosecution of persons who have committed serious crimes, whom we, ourselves, would not be able to prosecute.
Does Taiwan have extradition treaty?
Chan could not be extradited to Taiwan either since there is no extradition treaty between Hong Kong and Taiwan….
| Murder of Poon Hiu-wing | |
|---|---|
| Chan Tong-kai, the alleged perpetrator | |
| Location | Purple Garden Hotel, Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Date | 17 February 2018 |
| Attack type | Battery, strangulation |
How does an extradition work?
International extradition is a legal process by which one country (the requesting country) may seek from another country (the requested country) the surrender of a person who is wanted for prosecution, or to serve a sentence following conviction, for a criminal offense.
What is Hong Kong extradition treaty?
The US has halted its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, the latest move to pressure Beijing after it imposed a controversial national security law on the former British territory. It is one of three bilateral treaties suspended on Wednesday.
What is extradition government?
Extradition is the act of one governmental authority formally turning over an alleged criminal to another governmental authority for prosecution for a criminal charge. The first type of extradition happens between states.
Does Macau have extradition to China?
After the transfer of sovereignty, Macau developed their own laws. These laws were based largely upon the Portuguese laws. Although capital punishment is prohibited in Macau, the process of extradition to The People’s Republic of China and other countries is still permitted.