China
New Zealand’s Troubling Precedent for China Extradition
The Supreme Court says the government can transfer an accused murderer to China if Beijing provides certain assurances, but takes for granted that China will keep its word.
Donald Clarke is a Professor of Law and the David A. Weaver Research Professor at the George Washington University Law School. He writes on Chinese law subjects at The China Collection blog.
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The Supreme Court says the government can transfer an accused murderer to China if Beijing provides certain assurances, but takes for granted that China will keep its word.
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