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Old 21st Oct 2011, 17:48
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Originally Posted by navaleye
A serious and sensible solution to problem would be to ask the government of Singapore to have vessel on station. Any captured pirates could then be transferred to that for trial. Singapore law of course allows for the execution of pirates

All perfectly legal and above board.
No it's not, at least where the UK and most other European nations are concerned:
Originally Posted by Immigration Barristers
There are circumstances which will always prevent extradition taking place. These include cases where the individual’s human rights may be breached or where they may face the death penalty if they are extradited.
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