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The Pinochet Cases and South African Extradition Law

ABSTRACT In two momentous decisions in the Pinochet case, the House of Lords has ruled that immunity does not extend to a former head of state for international crimes committed while in office. This article examines these decisions in detail and considers their normative value for South African international human rights lawyers. In particular, the article considers the relevance of the Pinochet case for South African extradition law. The conclusion reached is that the Pinochet decisions provide strong precedent for South African courts. By grasping the intricacies of these decisions, South African lawyers will be in a position to join other international lawyers in creating an effective and co-operative extradition process that makes the world a smaller place for heads of state who commit human rights abuses.