A Scoping Review of the Right to a Fair Trial in Extradition | [Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Faizul Aswad Masri: Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

2. Muhamad Helmi Md Said: Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

3. Rohaida Nordin: Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract:

The right to a fair trial is an essential human right, yet its application within extradition contexts remains a topic of considerable discussion. This scoping review examines recent literature on fair trial rights in extradition, aiming to identify patterns, key themes, and areas for further research. Focusing on studies published since 2018, eligible articles were peer-reviewed journal publications in English, sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Using Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage framework for scoping reviews, an initial search yielded 8,833 publications, of which twenty-six were reviewed in full, and seventeen were ultimately included. The findings reveal a predominant focus on European contexts, underscoring a gap in research from other regions such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Six main themes emerged: human rights in extradition obligations; legal standards and judicial safeguards; mutual trust and fair trial standards in the European Arrest Warrant mechanism; diplomatic assurances and human rights concern; sui generis nature of extradition hearings; and extradition and trial in absentia. Each theme reflects developments and limitations in existing extradition frameworks, particularly in balancing international cooperation with fair trial protections. This review concludes by recommending that future research should incorporate perspectives from underrepresented regions, include non-English sources, and expand the range of databases, search engines, and literature types reviewed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of fair trial rights in extradition. Such an inclusive approach could strengthen the foundation for further research and potential reforms.

Page(s): 1708-1725

DOI: 10.57239/PJLSS-2025-23.1.00133

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2025

Keywords:

Human Rights , scoping review , Fair trial , Extradition , International law

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