Jordan to try Danish artist over Mohammed cartoon

Gerald · 04-14-11, 03:00 PM

AMMAN (AFP) - A Jordanian court will begin this month the trial of Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard over a controversial caricature of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed, but it was unclear if he will attend.

Zakarya Sheikh, spokesman for a group of local media outlets that sued Westergaard in 2008 for depicting Mohammed with a bomb in his turban, said on Thursday the artist and others have been summoned by a magistrates' court in Amman to stand trial on April 25."

A copy of the subpoena obtained by AFP says Westergaard "is accused of the crime of blasphemy."

"These legal measures seek to prevent attempts to insult Islam and incite racial hatred against Muslims worldwide, particularly in Europe," Sheikh told AFP.

A Jordanian prosecutor summoned Westergaard for questioning in 2008 after 30 independent newspapers, websites and radio stations in Jordan sued him over his cartoon, which was republished in at least 17 Danish dailies, sparking violent protests in a number of Muslim countries, including the kingdom.

He has been quoted in local news reports as saying that he "would like to go to Amman to stand trial. However, what I fear is that I am convicted in advance."

"I wanted to depict the terrorists as if they were taking the Prophet Mohammed as a hostage. I have no problem with Islam but with the terrorists," he said, insisting that he respects Islam but "will not apologise."

http://www.islamtribune.com/2011/04/...d-cartoon.html

Note: April 14, 2011

Tchocky · 04-14-11, 03:11 PM

Ick, blasphemy laws.

On the other hand, WOO ISLAM THREAD

Gerald · 04-14-11, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

Ick, blasphemy laws.

On the other hand, WOO ISLAM THREAD

Surely someone, or some who are quite happy on Islam treads...

MH · 04-14-11, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

WOO ISLAM THREAD

Allah Ackbar.

Bakkels · 04-14-11, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

Ick, blasphemy laws.

On the other hand, WOO ISLAM THREAD

Seems like every topic lately is about American economy (resulting in Republicans and Democrats bashing each other) or about Islam (same bashing, different topic). I'm not getting involved in this one

Skybird · 04-14-11, 03:28 PM

"Blasphemy" is a crime that is impossible to be committed.

Skybird · 04-14-11, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakkels

Seems like every topic lately is about American economy (resulting in Republicans and Democrats bashing each other) or about Islam (same bashing, different topic). I'm not getting involved in this one

It's nothing today. You have missed the good ol' days. Really.

I admit, back then I was not totally unguilty of helping in that. Iraq, Islam, Obama: the three hot debating eras in this forum.

the_tyrant · 04-14-11, 03:36 PM

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?

Gerald · 04-14-11, 03:45 PM

Quote:

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.

Tchocky · 04-14-11, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

It's nothing today. You have missed the good ol' days. Really.

I admit, back then I was not totally unguilty of helping in that. Iraq, Islam, Obama: the three hot debating eras in this forum.

Yeah, things certainly used to be a bit hotter around the campfire.
A little part of me misses that

Bilge_Rat · 04-14-11, 03:54 PM

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.

Gerald · 04-14-11, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

Yeah, things certainly used to be a bit hotter around the campfire.
A little part of me misses that

Nothing you missed, even outside the walls of the Forum, it was nothing exciting.

Happy Times · 04-14-11, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

Yeah, things certainly used to be a bit hotter around the campfire.
A little part of me misses that

I miss Avon Lady.

jumpy · 04-14-11, 06:26 PM

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"is accused of the crime of blasphemy."

"These legal measures seek to prevent attempts to insult Islam and incite racial hatred against Muslims worldwide, particularly in Europe," Sheikh told AFP.

orly? get over yourselves jordan... if you wanna play at justice and resort to charging foreigners with blasphemy (of all things) you have to re-evaluate how seriously the rest of the world considers your sense of law. Failing that keep your forked tongue behind yer teeth; if you don't want to be laughed at by the western world... again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Times

I miss Avon Lady.

oooh, on the whole I'd have to say I enjoy the relative quiet tbh.

MH · 04-14-11, 06:56 PM

Jordan is reforming into law respecting country and trays to show it.
You know....ME is democratic now

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Jordan to try Danish artist over Mohammed cartoon AMMAN (AFP) - A Jordanian court will begin this month the trial of Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard over a controversial caricature of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed, but it was unclear if he will attend. Zakarya Sheikh, spokesman for a group of local media outlets that sued Westergaard in 2008 for depicting Mohammed with a bomb in his turban, said on Thursday the artist and others have been summoned by a magistrates' court in Amman to stand trial on April 25." A copy of the subpoena obtained by AFP says Westergaard "is accused of the crime of blasphemy." "These legal measures seek to prevent attempts to insult Islam and incite racial hatred against Muslims worldwide, particularly in Europe," Sheikh told AFP. A Jordanian prosecutor summoned Westergaard for questioning in 2008 after 30 independent newspapers, websites and radio stations in Jordan sued him over his cartoon, which was republished in at least 17 Danish dailies, sparking violent protests in a number of Muslim countries, including the kingdom. He has been quoted in local news reports as saying that he "would like to go to Amman to stand trial. However, what I fear is that I am convicted in advance." "I wanted to depict the terrorists as if they were taking the Prophet Mohammed as a hostage. I have no problem with Islam but with the terrorists," he said, insisting that he respects Islam but "will not apologise." http://www.islamtribune.com/2011/04/...d-cartoon.html Note: April 14, 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,855 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	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. __________________

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