Extraterritorial Criminal Jurisdiction: Bigger Picture or Smaller Frame?

Authors

Robert Currie, Dalhousie University Schulich School of LawFollow
Steve Coughlan, Dalhousie University Schulich School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2007

Keywords

Criminal law, international law, extraterritorial jurisdiction

Abstract

The authors review extensively Canadian law and practice on the exercise of extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction, and the extent to which that may have changed in recent years. They conclude that, while there are now many more instances of Canada asserting extraterritorial jurisdiction, any change in policy is more apparent than real. What has changed is how often the situations that prompt extraterritorial jurisdiction arise, particularly in that there are now many international treaties requiring Canada to exercise jurisdiction in this way. The authors also argue that this policy of cautious expansion and constructive engagement with international practice is desirable and will continue to serve well both Canada and the international community.

Comments

From the Selected Works of Robert Currie.

Recommended Citation

Robert J. Currie & Steve Coughlan, “Extraterritorial Criminal Jurisdiction: Bigger Picture or Smaller Frame?” (2007) 11 CCLR 141.

Publication Abbreviation

CCLR