Greenland court to rule on anti-whaling Paul Watson's extradition
- A court in Greenland ruled that Paul Watson must stay in detention until October 23 while Denmark considers Japan's extradition request.
- Watson faces allegations of obstructing a 2010 whale research ship by ordering attacks on its crew.
- Watson expressed confidence that evidence will show no grounds for extradition and stated, “I have not caused a single injury.
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Greenland court extends Watson's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition
A court in Greenland has again extended the time in custody for a prominent anti-whaling activist as Denmark considers an extradition request from Japan. The court ruled Wednesday that Canadian-American Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct 2 while Denmark’s justice ministry considers the request. Greenland is an autonomous…
Anti-whaling Activist Watson to Stay in Greenland Detention
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson will remain in detention in the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland where he has been held since July, while Denmark decides whether to extradite him to Japan, a local court ruled on Wednesday.U.S.-Canadian Watson…
Outcry in France as Greenland keeps anti-whaling crusader Paul Watson in jail
Activists in France have vowed to stay mobilised behind Canadian-American environmental activist Paul Watson after a Greenland court ruled Wednesday to keep him in custody. The marine conservationist will remain detained pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.
The detention in Greenland of the environmental activist was extended for 28 days on Wednesday. He is at risk of being extradited to Japan
Court extends anti-whaling activist’s time in custody as Japan seeks extradition
A court in Greenland has again extended the time in custody for a prominent anti-whaling activist as Denmark considers an extradition request from Japan. The court ruled that Canadian-American Paul Watson must remain in detention until October 2 while Denmark’s justice ministry considers the request. Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, which does not have an extradition treaty with Japan. Watson is the former head of the Sea Shepher…
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