Is the Bahamas ready for extradition?

Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg via Getty Images "At such time as a formal request for extradition is made, The Bahamas intends to process it promptly, pursuant to Bahamian law and its treaty obligations with the United States," said the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs in a statement.

What is the legal basis for extradition?

If a State Party which makes extradition conditional on the existence of a treaty receives a request for extradition from another State Party with which it has no extradition treaty, it may consider this Convention as the legal basis for extradition in respect of such offences.

When was the Bahamas extradition treaty signed?

The Extradition Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas signed at Nassau on March 9, 1990. Resolution of advice and consent to ratification agreed to in Senate by Division Vote. Resolution of advice and consent to ratification agreed to in Senate by Division Vote.

How is extradition governed in India?

Extradition in India is governed by the Extradition Act, 1962 which lays down the procedure for extradition. Countries for the purpose of extradition need to enter into an agreement which is called treaty that will govern the extradition process.