SOURCES OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN CRIMINAL AND PROCEDURAL LAW

Abstract

International cooperation in criminal and criminal-procedural matters represents a multilayered system of legal norms aimed at ensuring the effective prosecution of crimes that transcend national borders. Despite the existence of numerous international treaties, significant knowledge gaps remain regarding the coordination between universal, regional, bilateral, and domestic legal instruments, as well as the practical implementation of cooperation mechanisms. This study addresses these gaps by examining the normative sources that form the foundation of cross-border cooperation, with particular attention to extradition, mutual legal assistance, and joint investigations.