International convention against the taking of hostages
Article 9
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 03-06-1983
- Bronpublicatie:
17-12-1979, Trb. 1981, 53 (uitgifte: 20-03-1981, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
03-06-1983
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
20-01-1989, Trb. 1989, 6 (uitgifte: 01-01-1989, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Bijzonder strafrecht / Bijzondere onderwerpen strafrecht
Internationaal strafrecht / Bijzondere onderwerpen
Internationaal strafrecht / Internationale misdrijven
1.
A request for the extradition of an alleged offender, pursuant to this Convention, shall not be granted if the requested State Party has substantial grounds for believing:
- (a)
that the request for extradition for an offence set forth in article 1 has been made for the purpose of prosecuting or punishing a person on account of his race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin or political opinion; or
- (b)
that the person's position may be prejudiced:
- (i)
for any of the reasons mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, or
- (ii)
for the reason that communication with him by the appropriate authorities of the State entitled to exercise rights of protection cannot be effected.
2.
With respect to the offences as defined in this Convention, the provisions of all extradition treaties and arrangements applicable between States Parties are modified as between States Parties to the extent that they are incompatible with this Convention.