Trial in Absence Improves Extradition Possibilities

The judicial authorities in Peru have been empowered, by the decree-law 25, 728 published on September 18, to try in absentia individuals found to be responsible for cimes of terrorism and treason against the fatherland. Oscar de la Puente, president of the Council of Ministers, explained that the decree-law filled a legal void and will improve extradition possibilities. For instance, the Government of the U.K. might not grant the Peruvian extradition request; however, those who deserve sentences could be tried by the Peruvian judicial authorities in absentia…[more]