Paul Watson will not be extradited by Denmark, the founder of Sea Shepherd soon to be released

ENVIRONMENT – The end of a legal and diplomatic saga lasting several months… and a relief for ocean defenders. The Danish government refused this Tuesday, January 17, the extradition request for Paul Watson made by Japan, reveals Liberation. Incarcerated for several months in Greenland, the founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd will be able to return to France where he lives with his wife and children, his relatives indicate.

“The procedure took longer than expected and hoped, given the public interest in this case”informs the office of Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard to the daily. “We are proud to have led this legal and political fight alongside his loved onesreacts François Zimmeray, one of his lawyers, French ambassador to Denmark between 2013 and 2018. He will be able to resume his fight for respect for nature, which is a fight for humanity and justice. »

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