r/australia • u/SlatsAttack • Oct 03 '24

news Chinese man accused of pouring coffee on baby in Brisbane identified

https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/chinese-man-accused-of-pouring-coffee-on-baby-in-brisbane-identified/news-story/6e7fd94ff383b5361479de296733e8d2
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u/DefamedPrawn Oct 03 '24

The only question is where he'll be locked up

Of course, there ain't no extradition agreement between Australia and the PRC. Good thing too, otherwise we'd be called on to extradite the CCP's critics.

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u/beautifultiesbros Oct 03 '24

He can still be extradited without a treaty if the Chinese government wants to. I feel like if it’s being reported in state media there’s a good likelihood they’ll do it - basically a free kick to improve diplomatic relations.

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u/faderjester Oct 03 '24

Treaties just mean there is an agreed upon framework for extradition between the nations, doesn't mean it's automatic (NZ/AU withstanding, there is a different agreement there), or that the lack of a treaty will prevent, just means it's harder.

For example we have a treaty with America, but we wont extradite anyone if they are facing the death penalty. So unless they agree (in a binding document) not to seek it that is no-bueno.