The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has recommended that the Australian Government ratifies the Treaty on Extradition between Australia and the Czech Republic (Canberra, 17 February 2022) (Extradition Treaty).

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 14 June 2023

The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has recommended that the Australian Government ratifies the Treaty on Extradition between Australia and the Czech Republic (Canberra, 17 February 2022) (Extradition Treaty). The Extradition Treaty creates a framework that simplifies the surrender of a person from one country to the other for criminal prosecution or to serve a criminal sentence. JSCOT Chair Mr Josh Wilson MP said: “On ratification, this will be Australia’s 40th bilateral extradition treaty and will allow Australia and the Czech Republic to better combat serious and transnational crime. It will help to ensure that those who commit these crimes are not able to escape across borders and instead face a court of law and prison.” The Extradition Treaty strengthens the ability of Australia and the Czech Republic to cooperate on matters of extradition which will work to ensure that those responsible for crimes will be held accountable. Mr Wilson said: “Through cooperation between Australia and the Czech Republic, this Treaty provides clarity and certainty to the extradition process.” The Report can be found on the Committee website, along with further information on the inquiry. Media inquiries Mr Tim Watkin, Chief of Staff, office of Josh Wilson MP 0434 555 823 For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4002 jsct@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.

The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing into the Treaty on Extradition between Australia and the Czech Republic.

Media release issue date: Monday, 8 May 2023

The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing today into the Treaty on Extradition between Australia and the Czech Republic. Committee Chair, Mr Josh Wilson MP said: “This Treaty will contribute to the law enforcement cooperation between Australia and the Czech Republic, a like-minded country with a mutual interest in responding to serious and organised crime.” The Treaty provides a comprehensive framework for Australia and the Czech Republic to work together on extradition matters. This includes the surrender of an individual from one country to the other for criminal prosecution or to serve a prison sentence. This Treaty will streamline cooperation between the two countries and is an important way to respond to transnational and serious crime threats, including illicit drugs, other illicit commodities, and cybercrime.   “This Treaty will ensure that people who have left Australia are not able to avoid justice for crimes that have been committed. Australia will also be better able to assist the Czech Republic by returning alleged criminals,” Mr Wilson said. Public hearing details Date: Monday, 8 May 2023 Time: Approximately 11.20 am Location: Committee Room 1R6, Parliament House The hearing can be accessed online and the program for this hearing is available on the Committee website, along with further information about the inquiries. Media inquiries Mr Tim Watkin, Chief of Staff 0434 555 823 For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4002 jsct@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track this Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.