📧 Communication
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From
Philippe Jaeglé (Ministère de la Justice)
Linked to Philippe JAEGLÉ
To
Department of Justice (D.O.J)
Department of Justice (D.O.J)
Date
March 09, 2021
Subject
Extradition procedure and conditions
Message Content
Explanation of French Penal Code Articles 696-2 and 694-4, stating that France does not extradite its own nationals and that French nationality constitutes an 'insurmountable obstacle' to extradition.
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Document Summary
This is a formal letter dated March 9, 2021, from the French Ministry of Justice to the US Department of Justice (filed in the US v. Maxwell case). The letter, signed by Philippe Jaeglé, explains French extradition laws (Articles 696 et seq.), specifically clarifying that France does not extradite its own nationals (Article 694-4). It asserts that if a requested person held French nationality at the time of the offense, it constitutes an 'insurmountable obstacle' to extradition.
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