Criminal Jurisdiction Principles Explained

Summary

The national principle is not a valid principle of criminal jurisdiction in modern international law. Valid principles include the territorial principle, passive personality principle, and nationality principle. The passive personality principle allows a state to exercise jurisdiction over foreign nationals on alien soil for crimes committed against its nationals. This principle is significant in international law as it helps protect a countrys citizens abroad. Understanding these principles is crucial for comprehending how different jurisdictions can claim authority over criminal acts.

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According to the passive personality principle, a state: Question * options: may exercise its jurisdiction over acts committed abroad that are prejudicial to its security, territorial integrity and political independence may exercise jurisdiction over foreign nationals on alien soil for crimes committed against the claimant country's nationals may exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed in its territory none of the above
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- may exercise jurisdiction over foreign nationals on alien soil for crimes committed against the claimant country's nationals
This principle allows a country to claim jurisdiction over an offense committed abroad if the victim is a national of that country.