Universal Jurisdiction (Austria) Case.

Abstract

Jurisdiction — Territorial — Criminal jurisdiction over foreigners — For offences committed abroad — Common crimes — Rule of universal jurisdiction — The law of Austria.Extradition — In general — Nature of extradition — Extradition as an act of administration of justice — The law of Austria.Extradition — Political crimes — Refusal of extradition for common crime on ground of possible political character of prosecution Whether State refusing extradition is itself entitled to exercise jurisdiction over common crime — The law of Austria.