Can a war criminal who is a naturalised Australian be extradited? Isn't it unconstitutional?
Question Details: Hi, I'm confused, I'm reading about Vasilkovic V Commonwealth (2006) HCA 40 and I'm confused. This guy is a naturalised Australian, but a war criminal. If the extradition act says he can be extradited, how is that unconstitutional when the only reference to the consititution is S51 (xxix), which refers to the Commonwealth having external affairs powers. How can he claim he is being denied his liberty by 1) being arrested and 2) being extradited?
2006-11-19 23:54:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes they can. War Crimes are deemed as an international offence
http://www.un.org/icty/
2006-11-20 00:20:51 · answer #1 · answered by jumper_dave99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that people should always be held accountable for thier actions
2006-11-20 07:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by whay i lost my ?s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋