David Soto Díaz

Extradición e cadea perpetua. Análise da Sentenza do TEDH Sánchez-Sánchez v. Reino Unido

Introduction

Extradición e cadea perpetua. Análise da sentenza do tedh sánchez-sánchez v. Reino unido. Análise da sentenza do TEDH Sánchez-Sánchez v. Reino Unido sobre extradición e cadea perpetua. Explora o xiro na doutrina que facilita a extradición.

Abstract

Analízase a sentenza do TEDH no asunto Sánchez-Sánchez contra o Reino Unido, en que se produce un xiro da doutrina anterior do Tribunal, facilitando a extradición en casos en que a persoa solicitada pode ser condenada a cadea perpetua polas autoridades competentes do Estado solicitante.

Review

This paper offers a timely and focused analysis of the European Court of Human Rights' (ECHR) judgment in *Sánchez-Sánchez v. United Kingdom*, a case of considerable significance for international extradition law and human rights. The title clearly delineates the core subject matter—extradition in the context of life imprisonment—and signals a direct engagement with a specific, pivotal legal decision. By concentrating on a recent ruling of such a high-profile court, the article immediately establishes its relevance to ongoing discussions surrounding the balance between state sovereignty, international cooperation in criminal matters, and the protection of individual rights. The abstract highlights the central argument: the *Sánchez-Sánchez* judgment marks a "shift" or "giro" in the ECHR's established doctrine. Specifically, it posits that the ruling facilitates extradition even in instances where the requested individual faces a potential life sentence in the requesting state. This asserted doctrinal change is a critical contribution to legal scholarship, as it challenges previous understandings of how the ECHR interprets Article 3 (prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment) in extradition cases involving irreducible life sentences. The paper promises to unravel the implications of this shift, offering insights into the evolving jurisprudence of the ECHR on a matter with profound human rights consequences. As an expert review, this analysis appears to be a valuable and necessary intervention in the discourse surrounding international human rights law and extradition. Legal practitioners, academics, and policymakers will find this detailed examination of the *Sánchez-Sánchez* judgment indispensable for understanding the current landscape of extradition law in Europe. The paper's focus on identifying a significant doctrinal shift suggests it will not merely describe the judgment but critically assess its impact, potentially opening avenues for further debate on the safeguards required when individuals face the prospect of life imprisonment following extradition.

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