Russia–Djibouti Criminal Justice Pact: What It Means
Russia–Djibouti Criminal Justice Pact: What It Means
Key Takeaways from the New Agreement Signed by Putin on Friday:
🟠Mutual Legal Support in Criminal Matters:
🟠Enables both countries to request legal assistance in criminal investigations and proceedings.
🟠Covers actions like evidence gathering, searches/seizures, document sharing, and confiscation of crime-related assets.
Temporary Transfer of Prisoners:
Allows for temporary movement of detainees between countries for participation in legal processes.
🟣Agreement on Transfer of Sentenced Persons:
🟠Provides a framework for transferring convicted individuals to their home country to serve sentences.
🟢Limits and Protections:
🟢Extradition is excluded from the agreement.
🟢Requests can be refused if they threaten national security, public order, or violate principles such as non-discrimination.
🟢Military offenses that aren't criminal under general law do not qualify for assistance.
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