Republic v. Director of Prisons, ex parte Allotey and Another

Abstract

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial — Territorial limits of jurisdiction — Jurisdiction of courts to try offences taking effect abroad — The law of Ghana

The individual in international law — Extradition — Extradition of nationals — Whether nationals can be extradited — Whether any uniform international practice on the question of extradition of nationals — The practice of Ghana — Conditions of extradition — Extraditable crimes — Rule of dual criminality — The standard of proof in extradition matters — Proper test — Whether “strong or probable presumption of guilt” necessary for order of surrender — Jurisdiction of the requesting State to try the offence — How determined — Jurisdiction of courts to try offence taking effect abroad — The law of Ghana