This is a formal letter dated December 11, 2020, from the French Ministry of Justice to the U.S. Department of Justice. The letter explains that French law absolutely prohibits the extradition of individuals who were French nationals at the time of the alleged offense, regardless of dual nationality. It clarifies that when France refuses an extradition request on these grounds, it is obligated under the principle of 'aut tradere, aut judicare' (either extradite or prosecute) to bring legal proceedings against the person in its own courts.
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| Andrew FINKELMAN | magistrat de liaison |
Mentioned as the intermediary through whom the letter is sent, a liaison magistrate at the US Embassy in Paris.
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| Monsieur le garde des Sceaux, ministre de la Justice | garde des Sceaux, ministre de la Justice |
Addressed as the recipient of the letter, representing the Department of Justice. This is a title for the French Mini...
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| MINISTÈRE DE LA JUSTICE | government agency |
The French Ministry of Justice, the sender of the letter, as indicated by the letterhead.
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| Direction des affaires criminelles et des grâces | government agency |
A directorate within the French Ministry of Justice.
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| Sous-direction de la justice pénale spécialisée | government agency |
A sub-directorate within the French Ministry of Justice.
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| Bureau de l'entraide pénale internationale | government agency |
An office within the French Ministry of Justice, responsible for international mutual legal assistance.
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| Department of Justice (D.O.J) | government agency |
The US Department of Justice, the recipient of the letter.
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| Ambassade des Etats-Unis d'Amérique à Paris | government agency |
The US Embassy in Paris, where the intermediary Andrew FINKELMAN is based.
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The city where the letter was written and where the US Embassy is located.
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The country whose laws on extradition are being explained.
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The United States of America, the country of the recipient (Department of Justice) and mentioned in comparison of leg...
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The address of the French Ministry of Justice, listed in the footer.
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"toute personne n'ayant pas la nationalité française"Source
"aut tradere, aut judicare"Source
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