Jordan to try Danish artist over Mohammed cartoon

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by the_tyrant

well let me kick of the discussion:

How the hell does a court in Jordan try a danish guy who committed the "crime" in Denmark?

So does that mean Jordanian courts have jurisdiction over Denmark now?

They may never have such power, however, can they "want to" get him extradited, but that's another thing.

[Bilge_Rat]

Jordan would have jurisdiction to the extent that he willingly comes to Jordan and submits to the jurisdiction of the court, something which I would advise against if I was his lawyer. I am not familiar with the extradition treaty between jordan and Denmark, if there is one, but I dont see a danish court ordering an extradition.

Jordan could also claim juricdiction if the cartoon appeared in media which was available in Jordan. Jordan could then claim the "crime" occured in Jordan.

[gimpy117]

Originally Posted by Vendor

They may never have such power, however, can they "want to" get him extradited, but that's another thing.

and that will never happen. Jordan can just sit there and pout.