Stopping extradition to a country with bad human rights

[trevorwatson]

A close friend of mine is in Dubai and is facing an extradition request from a country where the legal system is very corrupt. We are terrified that he will be mistreated in prison. Can we use the risk of torture or an unfair trial to block the extradition? How do we prove to a judge that the foreign government won't keep its promises?

 

[Keed]

This is one of the strongest arguments you can use. Most countries, including the UAE, have committed to human rights protocols that forbid sending someone to a place where they face a real risk of harm. You can read about these defense strategies on their official website https://intercollegium.com/ They specialize in extradition defense and know how to present reports from international organizations as evidence. You need to show that the prison conditions are inhumane or that the trial will be a sham. I've seen cases where a judge refused the request because the receiving country couldn't guarantee basic safety. It is a complex legal battle but it is the only way to save someone from a corrupt system.