Greenland court to rule on anti-whaling Paul Watson's extradition

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…

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.

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson kept in Greenland jail

Japan has been seeking the arrest of Paul Watson over an incident in Antarctic waters in 2010.

The next hearing for Paul Watson, 73, is now set for October 2. For the time being, he remains in prison in Nuuk, capital of Greenland.

The detention of Canadian whale defender Paul Watson was extended by 28 days by a judge in Greenland on Wednesday, September 4.

Greenland court extends an anti-whaling activist's 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.