Assignment 3: Whatever Happened To…U.S. v. Burns: Extradition and the Death Penalty
1: What international law was tested by this case?
2: How does this case illustrate the differences between the domestic law of Canada and the domestic law of the United States?
3: Explain the Supreme Court decision in your own words. What was significant about this decision?
4: Critics of the Court's ruling suggest that one effect of this decision is that Canada could become a safe haven for criminal fugitives. In a supported opinion response (min. 1/2 to 1 full page), explain why you agree or disagree with this suggestion.