How does statelessness or lack of nationality affect human rights claims in extradition cases?

Statelessness creates unique human rights vulnerabilities. Stateless individuals cannot be returned to a country of nationality if extradition is refused, potentially leaving them in legal limbo. Article 8 ECHR arguments become stronger where the person has no alternative place to establish lawful residence. Courts must consider whether extradition would render someone effectively stateless or expose them to indefinite detention. The 1954 UN Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons provides additional protections. Statelessness also complicates Interpol proceedings, as the CCF must assess whether the requesting state has legitimate jurisdiction over a non-national.

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