France does not extradite citizens to other countries
France does not extradite citizens to other countries: Durova's lawyer on the charges brought against the Telegram founder in Russia, says TASS's Philippe de Velle.
Consensus
- France does not allow extradition of its own citizens under any circumstances.
- Article 696-4 of the French Criminal Procedure Code explicitly prohibits the extradition of French nationals.
- Even if Interpol issues an international arrest warrant based on a Russian request, France is not obligated to enforce it automatically.
- The case involves allegations that Pavel Durov aided terrorist activities through Telegram's platform.
- Pavel Durov holds dual citizenship including French and Russian nationality.
- Russian authorities have accused Durov of failing to remove channels and bots used by Ukrainian intelligence services, terrorists, or extremist groups.
Points of divergence
- Philippe de Vell is not the attorney representing Pavel Durov but a legal expert commenting on the case. — vesti
- Philippe de Vell explicitly stated he does not represent Pavel Durov, contradicting earlier reports that identified him as such. — fontanka
Coverage (6 sources)
- France does not extradite citizens to other countries: Durova's lawyer — about the accusation brought against Telegram founder in Russia... — Дождь (Telegram)
- Lawyer commented on accusation brought against Durov in Russia. France cannot extradite its own citizens in... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Во Франции оценили возможность экстрадиции Дурова в Россию — Вести
- Французский адвокат рассказал, что грозит основателю Telegram Павлу Дурову — Фонтанка
- Lawyer: Durov will not be extradited to Russia even with an international arrest warrant — Вечерняя Москва
- France will not extradite citizens to other countries: Durova's lawyer on charges brought against Telegram founder in Russia — Дождь (Telegram)
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