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@Gabriel92 mon ami, hopefully France will expedite the transfer of this man to Japanese authorities. :)


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Japan asks France to hand over Sea Shepherd founder


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Japan has asked the French government to hand over Paul Watson, founder of the radical anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd, government sources said Monday.

The Japan Coast Guard put Watson on an international wanted list on charges of obstructing Japan’s “research whaling” program in the Antarctic Ocean in 2010.

After being detained in Germany in 2012, Watson fled to France while on bail.

“I believe that procedures (for the handover) will be taken appropriately based on law and evidence,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said at a news conference Monday.


Japan asks France to hand over Sea Shepherd founder | The Japan Times
 
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The only thing i dont like from japan is it consumption of whale, i hope japan can stop whale hunting.
 
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The only thing i dont like from japan is it consumption of whale, i hope japan can stop whale hunting.
Whale consumption is actually a long history culture of Japan. It's same as asking you to eat beef which is sacred for the Hindus but I do agree the number of whale killed need to be control as number of whale dwindling.
 
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Whale consumption is actually a long history culture of Japan. It's same as asking you to eat beef which is sacred for the Hindus but I do agree the number of whale killed need to be control as number of whale dwindling.
The difference is that Cows aren't endangered, or near extinct.

Whaling is one of the few issues I have with Japan.

Whale consumption is their internal, domestic affair, don't you think?
Whales don't have nationalities, nor do they care about international human made borders. No, it is not their internal domestic affair. When the world environment is in danger, it no longer becomes an "internal, domestic affair".

It's the same problem I have with Pakistanis saying that the Houbara Bustard is a domestic issue, and it can give hunting rights to whomever it wants. No it can't, Pakistan has international obligations regarding endangered species, as does every nation.
 
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The difference is that Cows aren't endangered, or near extinct.

Whaling is one of the few issues I have with Japan.
Seriously, I don't know whether whale meat is tasty or not? I try shark meat and it's not nice. Same as elephant meat. Not sure about whale and what is their(Norway/Japan) obsess with whale meat? Is it really due to tradition or simply becos the meat is really nice like shashimi?
 
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Whale consumption ibesir internal, domestic affair, don't you think?
The thing is, the japanese catching whale in international waters, beside whale is a smart creature and endanger species
 
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Seriously, I don't know whether whale meat is tasty or not? I try shark meat and it's not nice. Same as elephant meat. Not sure about whale and what is their(Norway/Japan) obsess with whale meat? Is it really due to tradition or simply becos the meat is really nice like shashimi?
No clue why, but it needs to stop. The Japanese government needs to stop this practice.
 
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@Gabriel92 Hope the French Govt. will be reasonable and NOT hand him over. He was just protecting an endangered specie nothing else!
 
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No clue why, but it needs to stop. The Japanese government needs to stop this practice.
I don't think stop is possible but strictly controlling it. Its more got to do with Japan fisherman influence. Japan government maybe needs to spend more money on education and campaign to reduce consumption of whale meat.
 
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Why Sea Shepherd attacks on Japanese whalers are illegal



San Francisco — Radical environmentalists who threw acid and smoke bombs at Japanese whalers were found in contempt of court for continuing their relentless campaign to disrupt the annual whale hunt off the waters of Antarctica.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Friday ordered a commissioner to determine how much Paul Watson and members of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society he founded owe Japanese whalers for lawyer fees, damage to their ships and for violating the court order to stop their dangerous protests.

The Japanese whalers are demanding $2 million in addition to their attorney fees and damage and cost to their ships for warding off the protests.

The environmentalists' exploits have been documented on the long-running Animal Planet reality TV series "Whale Wars."

Sea Shepherd said in a statement it is disappointed with the ruling and considering its legal options.

"We are considering our legal options at this time, including the possibility of an appeal," it said.

In 2012, the court ordered Sea Shepherd to stay at least 500 feet from Japanese whalers and to halt dangerous activities like attempting to ram the whalers and throwing smoke bombs and bottles of acid at their ships. The crews of Sea Shepherd ships also drag metal-reinforced ropes in the water to damage propellers and rudders, launch flares with hooks, and point high-powered lasers at the whalers to annoy crew members.

The Japanese whalers filed a lawsuit in Seattle in 2011 seeking a court order halting the Sea Shepherd's campaign.

The 9th Circuit in December 2012 ordered the Sea Shepherd's to stop harassing the Japanese fleet and for the group's four ships to stay at least 500 feet from the whalers.

Watson then transferred all of Sea Shepherd's U.S. assets to foreign entities controlled by the group. Sea Shepherd has organizations in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.


Watson also stepped down from the board of directors of Sea Shepherd organizations in the U.S. and Australia. Sea Shepherd Australia took over management of "operation zero tolerance," the group's annual harassment campaign of the whalers in the Southern Ocean.

Watson also resigned as captain of the Sea Shepherd's flagship the "Steve Irwin," but remained aboard as an "observer."

In February 2013, the 9th Circuit appointed a commissioner to investigate whether Watson and members of the Sea Shepherd should be held in contempt. The commissioner concluded on Jan. 31 that the Sea Shepherd wasn't in violation of the court order because the harassment campaign was being managed outside the United States. The same month, the group's "Steve Irwin" vessel with Watson aboard collided with a Japanese whaler.

On Friday, a three-judge panel rejected the commissioner's findings. The 9th Circuit ruled that the transfer of assets and control of the Sea Shepherd to Australia and other countries didn't change its 2012 order to the group to cease its dangerous activities.

Contrary to the commissioner's conclusions, the 9th Circuit said Watson and the Sea Shepherd's U.S. affiliate could be found liable for aiding and abetting the organization's foreign offices to violate the court's injunction.

"Sea Shepherd U.S. is liable because it intentionally furnished cash payments, and a vessel and equipment worth millions of dollars, to individuals and entities it knew would likely violate the injunction," Judge Milan Smith wrote for the unanimous panel. The court ordered the case sent back to the commissioner to determine how much the whalers are owed.


Why Sea Shepherd attacks on Japanese whalers are illegal - CSMonitor.com
 
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Well first of all the guy needs some jail time after seeing couple of episodes I am surprised no legal actions have been taken yet. They literally throw acid, metal pieces, and other dangerous stuff on the ships, they even throw objects in water to jam propellers which is f**king dangerous in high seas, not mention when they attempt to block path of ships by sailing in front of them which can cause dangerous collisions. If they want to protest there are other much peaceful and safer means.

Now as for whaling, I respect that Japan is trying to keep its tradition. But I also feel there needs to be a cap on hunting or a break to let the population of whales grow a little otherwise there will be no whaling or tradition if they go extinct. Hopefully Japan finds a balance.
 
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Why Sea Shepherd attacks on Japanese whalers are illegal



San Francisco — Radical environmentalists who threw acid and smoke bombs at Japanese whalers were found in contempt of court for continuing their relentless campaign to disrupt the annual whale hunt off the waters of Antarctica.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Friday ordered a commissioner to determine how much Paul Watson and members of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society he founded owe Japanese whalers for lawyer fees, damage to their ships and for violating the court order to stop their dangerous protests.

The Japanese whalers are demanding $2 million in addition to their attorney fees and damage and cost to their ships for warding off the protests.

The environmentalists' exploits have been documented on the long-running Animal Planet reality TV series "Whale Wars."

Sea Shepherd said in a statement it is disappointed with the ruling and considering its legal options.

"We are considering our legal options at this time, including the possibility of an appeal," it said.

In 2012, the court ordered Sea Shepherd to stay at least 500 feet from Japanese whalers and to halt dangerous activities like attempting to ram the whalers and throwing smoke bombs and bottles of acid at their ships. The crews of Sea Shepherd ships also drag metal-reinforced ropes in the water to damage propellers and rudders, launch flares with hooks, and point high-powered lasers at the whalers to annoy crew members.

The Japanese whalers filed a lawsuit in Seattle in 2011 seeking a court order halting the Sea Shepherd's campaign.

The 9th Circuit in December 2012 ordered the Sea Shepherd's to stop harassing the Japanese fleet and for the group's four ships to stay at least 500 feet from the whalers.

Watson then transferred all of Sea Shepherd's U.S. assets to foreign entities controlled by the group. Sea Shepherd has organizations in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.


Watson also stepped down from the board of directors of Sea Shepherd organizations in the U.S. and Australia. Sea Shepherd Australia took over management of "operation zero tolerance," the group's annual harassment campaign of the whalers in the Southern Ocean.

Watson also resigned as captain of the Sea Shepherd's flagship the "Steve Irwin," but remained aboard as an "observer."

In February 2013, the 9th Circuit appointed a commissioner to investigate whether Watson and members of the Sea Shepherd should be held in contempt. The commissioner concluded on Jan. 31 that the Sea Shepherd wasn't in violation of the court order because the harassment campaign was being managed outside the United States. The same month, the group's "Steve Irwin" vessel with Watson aboard collided with a Japanese whaler.

On Friday, a three-judge panel rejected the commissioner's findings. The 9th Circuit ruled that the transfer of assets and control of the Sea Shepherd to Australia and other countries didn't change its 2012 order to the group to cease its dangerous activities.

Contrary to the commissioner's conclusions, the 9th Circuit said Watson and the Sea Shepherd's U.S. affiliate could be found liable for aiding and abetting the organization's foreign offices to violate the court's injunction.

"Sea Shepherd U.S. is liable because it intentionally furnished cash payments, and a vessel and equipment worth millions of dollars, to individuals and entities it knew would likely violate the injunction," Judge Milan Smith wrote for the unanimous panel. The court ordered the case sent back to the commissioner to determine how much the whalers are owed.


Why Sea Shepherd attacks on Japanese whalers are illegal - CSMonitor.com

Sorry but Japans barbarity in making a specie extinct, is no less barbaric or disgusting!!
 
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Well, Joan won't stop its whale hunting activities because of some few useless no. Profit organisation. Its either the international community calls on japan to stop collectively and sanction Japan if it continues . that the my way I see Japan stoping this. We all know this isn't going to happen. So Japan will continue doing its thing like it has for decades now. I don't find anything wrong in what Japan is doing, they like whale meat,so of course they will hunt them to death. So what? If others are not okay with this, then they can either sanction Japan, use force or keep quiet. Their choice. :D I'm tired of hearing people whining because of some whales every time , while nothing changes.
France should extradite him, so he can face charges. :bounce:
 
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Sorry but Japans barbarity in making a specie extinct, is no less barbaric or disgusting!!
No less than Pakistanis selling out the Houbara Bustard, or other endangered species.

Be careful whom you call barbaric, you'll find your own countrymen are not so different.

@Nihonjin1051 while I agree the sea Shepard crew are clearly wrong, and are complete morons, the way they're handling the situation, the bigger issue of whaling is something Japan needs to address. Sorry, but I have to take a stand on this, Japan is wrong on this one, in my eyes.
 
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