NCJ Number
62926
Date Published
1969
Length
23 pages
Annotation
TESTIMONY AT HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO IMPLEMENT THE TOKYO CONVENTION. THE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION ALLOWED BY THE CONVENTION WAS A MAJOR ELEMENT IN ITS FAVOR.
Abstract
THE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND AERONAUTICS HEARD TESTIMONY FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND FROM PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO IMPLEMENT THE SIGNING OF THE TOKYO CONVENTION BY THE UNITED STATES. THE LEGISLATION WAS DESIGNED TO CHANGE DOMESTIC LAW, BRING IT UP-TO-DATE, AND ENABLE THE U.S. TO CARRY OUT THE OBLIGATIONS INCURRED IN SIGNING THE CONVENTION. THE BILL ESTABLISHES A BASIS FOR ASSERTING U.S. JURISDICTION OVER CRIMES COMMITTED ABOARD U.S. AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, IN AGREEMENT WITH THE CONVENTION WHICH ESTABLISHES JURISDICTIONAL COMPETENCE FOR THE STATE OF AIRCRAFT REGISTRY. THE ALLOWANCE OF CONCURRENT JURISDICTION WAS ONE OF THE MOST FAVORABLE PARTS OF THE CONVENTION. TESTIMONY INCLUDED A REVIEW OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONVENTION AND THE LEGISLATION, A DISCUSSION OF THE COOPERATION OF COUNTRIES WHO HAVE SIGNED THE CONVENTION CONCERNING HIJACKING AND THE RETURN OF HIJACKERS, THE PROBLEM OF CUBA'S LACK OF COOPERATION, OTHER QUESTIONS OF MUTUAL JURISDICTIONAL REGULATION, STRICT PENALTIES AS A DETERRENT TO HIJACKING, AND BEHAVIOR IDENTIFICATION OF PERSONS SUSPECTED OF PLANNING TO HIJACK AN AIRCRAFT. THE TEXT OF THE BILL (HR 14301) AND DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS ARE INCLUDED. (RFC)