New Zealand’s ‘Painfully Naïve’ Response to China’s Extradition Request
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:54 am
Commentary The acceptance, by members of the New Zealand judicial and political elites of China’s promises to conduct a fair trial is astounding and alarming. In a three to two decision, the Supreme Court of New Zealand ruled on June 4, 2021, that a man accused of murdering a young bargirl in Shanghai in December 2009 could potentially be surrendered to China. But the Supreme Court adjourned the appeal to enable the minister of justice to obtain diplomatic assurances that the accused would receive a fair trial. Consequently, on April 13, 2022, the Supreme Court, in a landmark ruling, decided that New Zealand could extradite a resident to face trial in China. ...
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