Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd and co-founder of Greenpeace, has been arrested on an international warrant and is facing charges including accomplice to assault and ship trespass
  • foxymulder@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    2 months ago

    doesnt japan have a near 100% conviction rate too? they dont prosecute offences if theres a chance of not winning?

    • thedirtyknapkin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      i mean “don’t prosecute until they have a solid case” is one way of looking at it, the other is “the courts always side with the police”