Extradition law in the Philippines
Extradition in the Philippines may come into effect when the Philippine government and a foreign government sign an agreement through a treaty to be ratified by both parties. Extradition in the Philippines is regulated by a combination of national laws, including relevant provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code and specific statutes, as well as international agreements. The process begins when a foreign government submits a formal request to extradite a suspect or convicted individual to the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines.
Countries
Extradition in force
These are countries that have signed extradition treaties to the Philippines and have taken effect by ratification:[1]
| Country | Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement (TSPA) | Extradition agreement | Date Treaty Signed (TSPA) | Date Treaty Ratified (TSPA) | Date Treaty Signed (Extradition) | Date Treaty Ratified (Extradition) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | -
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March 7, 1988 | January 18, 1991 | ||
| Canada | -
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November 7, 1989 | November 12, 1990 | ||
| China | -
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October 30, 2001 | April 11, 2006 | ||
| Hong Kong | April 28, 2000 | June 15, 2002 | January 30, 1995 | June 20, 1997 | ||
| India | -
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March 12, 2004 | October 12, 2015 | ||
| Indonesia | -
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-
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February 10, 1976 | October 25, 1976 | ||
| Spain | May 18, 2007 | December 28, 2007 | March 2, 2004 | April 24, 2014 | ||
| Thailand | October 12, 2001 | May 7, 2002 | March 16, 1981 | December 7, 1984 | ||
| Russia | -
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November 13, 2017[2] | December 18, 2019[2] | ||
| South Korea | -
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May 25, 1993 | November 30, 1996 | ||
| Switzerland | -
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October 19, 1989 | February 23, 1997 | ||
| United Kingdom | October 26, 2023[3] | -
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September 18, 2009 | April 14, 2014 | ||
| United States | -
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November 13, 1994 | November 22, 1996 |
Extradition in planning
As of 2014, the Philippines has proposed or pending extradition negotiations with Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Iran, Israel, Jamaica, Peru, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela and Vietnam.[4][5][1]
See also
- Extradition law in the United States
- Extradition law in Australia
- Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines)
External links
References
- ^ a b Cruz-Paredes, Millicent (13 February 2019). "FOI Request for the Number of Extradition Treaties the Philippines has with other countries" (PDF). Electronic Freedom of Information. Department of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Bills/Resolutions - Senate of the Philippines". Senate.gov.ph. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- ^ Pulta, Benjamin (October 26, 2023). "PH, UK sign treaty on the transfer of sentenced persons". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ "Philippines, Viet Nam Hold Bilateral Talks".
- ^ "Press Release - Miriam warns plunder fugitives of extradition".