GAG ORDER - On David Hicks Speaking To Media - NOT ENFORCEABLE - In Australia

[kpete]

DAVID HICKS GAG ORDER NOT ENFORCEABLE IN AUSTRALIA

We can't enforce Hicks gag:


The gag on David Hicks speaking to the media for 12 months would not be enforceable in Australia, the Attorney-General, Philip Ruddock, admitted last night.

Mr Ruddock said Australia had no law making it a crime for Hicks to talk, and the United States would be able to act on a breach only if Hicks came "within their reach".

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But later, speaking on the ABC's Lateline he said that for Australia to agree to an extradition, a charge similar to the one laid overseas must exist under Australian law. "In Australia, we have a position about freedom of speech."

Asked if the gag order meant nothing, and Hicks would be able to speak to the media, Mr Ruddock responded: "I suspect you are probably right".


more at:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/we-cant-enforce-hicks-gag-ruddock/2007/04/03/1175366240217.html

[madrchsod]

1. i was wondering how the usa could enforce this gag order

and it seems they can`t . looks as if we will finally get the truth

[rcsl1998]

2. Has Hicks Been Turned Over to the Australians Yet?

It's not like President Yosemite Sam to break an agreement... I'm just sayin'...

[Benhurst]

3. How dare they thwart the will of the World's Only Superpower!

There will be consequences. Bush must be obeyed.

[soothsayer]

4. Cool! He can tell about the torture boosh is doing in our names.

Sing, kangaroo man, sing!

[fooj]

5. I hope he talks...

[Solly Mack]

6. Good

[angstlessk]

7. Let's hope he does not die of 'natural causes' in the next 9 months!

This is scary for him, I am sure...too bad they talked about it until AFTER HE WAS FREE AND IN AUSTRALIA!

[FARAFIELD]

8. Hicks is strange

He becomes a self proclaimed jihaddist and give money (material support so says our fearless leader) and he is thrown in the can for five years? Jeez. I think its laughable that Tipsy McDumbass could think that he would go home and not talk. Id love to hear what is being done in our name. Of couse they can release him because he admits he did it. Its all the innocents they cant that i really worry about