Making the Transnational Criminal Law: A Tool for Combating Transnational Organised Crimes

Transnational Criminal Law (TCL) is essential for addressing the myriad of Transnational Organised Crimes (TOCs) confronting contemporary society. A defining characteristic of transnational organised crime is that it is perpetrated by individuals solely motivated by financial gain and power. The transnational dimension of such crimes has exacerbated the difficulty of suppression due to potential jurisdictional issues among law enforcement, prosecution, and punishment of offenders. The author's research indicates that despite the existence of comprehensive legislation such as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, transnational crimes can only be effectively addressed through cooperation, coordination, and compromise among nations.

This work emphasizes the importance of establishing a distinct legal framework to address transnational crime rather than treating it as an extension of international criminal law. Making the TCL with a thorough conceptual research from both domestic and international criminal law, spanning several pages. To provide readers with a thorough understanding of the international legal scenario, the major and minor international conventions that deal with transnational organised crime have been reviewed, albeit with all restrictions.

Since domestic law governs the prosecution and sentencing of transnational organised crimes, a thorough analysis of the domestic laws of three jurisdictions - the United States, the United Kingdom, and India has been conducted regarding the various aspects of domestic crimes that may have the potential to transcend national boundaries. Finally, the theoretical and practical intricacies of jurisdiction, extradition, and mutual legal assistance are discussed, along with other related peripheral concerns.