What happens if Switzerland receives competing extradition requests from multiple countries? - Intercollegium Law Firm
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What happens if Switzerland receives competing extradition requests from multiple countries?

The Federal Office of Justice determines priority based on factors including the severity of offences, chronology of requests, nationality of the accused, and location where the alleged crime occurred. Switzerland applies Article 17 of the European Convention on Extradition when applicable. You have the right to make representations regarding which state, if any, should receive priority. In practice, Switzerland may defer extradition entirely if competing requests reveal political manipulation or if surrendering you to one state would prejudice fair trial rights in another jurisdiction.

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