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Espionage is a political crime, so it is not a valid justification for extradition from a civilized nation.
by jessaustin 5y ago
Espionage is a political crime, so it is not a valid justification for extradition from a civilized nation.
- mike_d 5y agoSo you agree with him staying in the UK and being charged under the Official Secrets Act for leaking GCHQ documents? Wikileaks has leaked documents from the US, UK, Australia, Syria, Saudi Arabia, European Union, and United Nations. He could hang out in Asia or Russia, but would anywhere else be subject to local laws.
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- jessaustin 5y agoIf the UK prosecutors think they have a case, they should file it. They're not subject to a statute of limitations, but justice would be served by not dragging the process out any longer.