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"Contrary to popular belief, diplomatic missions do not enjoy full extraterritorial status and are not sovereign territory of the represented state" http://en.w

• CPLX 12y ago
  Yes, there is some subtlety here. But the point stands, which is all the discussion of "why he picked the UK" as a place to avoid extradition seems to be missing the point. If he were comfortable with the government of the UK he'd be relaxing in a pub or reading in the park rather than holed up inside an embassy somewhat out of the reach of UK law for two years.
• godgod 12y ago
  Imagine the diplomatic row if UK jackboots stormed the Ecuadorian embassy. The embassy is as safe as any other place right now.