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Practice question: Extradition (AM 22-03-29-SC)

Multiple Choice Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Two treaty partners criminalize the conduct alleged in a request but use different offense names. The conduct satisfies both laws. Does different terminology alone defeat dual criminality?
  1. Yes, titles must match
  2. Yes, all elements must be worded identically
  3. Only if the extraditee objects
  4. No, the underlying conduct is controlling under the rule
  5. No, even if the conduct is lawful here

Legal references

  • AM 22-03-29-SC, April 8, 2025, Rule 1, Section 5: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100128

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