What is the role of the executive in the process of extradition?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Czech Republic v. Zajicek, 2009 CanLII 92138 (ON SC):
As stated in United States of America v. McAmmond, [See Note 2 below] "[a]t its core, extradition is a political process in which primary responsibility rests with the executive branch of the government. It is a means by which nations honour their international obligations and the principles of comity through a framework of treaties and domestic legislation". It is primarily a function of the executive. [See Note 3 below]
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