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Lauchenoirian Guardian

Eddington extradition: Marwick decision likely to be appealed
4th August 2019

President Alex Marwick announced this morning that Lauchenoiria intends to extradite notorious serial killer Jasmine Eddington to the Matriarchy of Kerlile – however, Eddington is allowed to appeal the decision. This is expected to prolong the debate surrounding extradition to Kerlile, an issue recently brought up 14 days ago when Eddington escaped during a routine prison transfer and fled across the border to Lauchenoiria.

Lauchenoirian extradition law was amended by Parliament on Thursday to end the blanket ban on extraditions to Kerlile, and other countries which use the death penalty. Exceptions to the ban may now be made for individuals who committed violent crimes and are over 21, provided that their country of origin gives Lauchenoiria assurances that they will not be executed. This change was met with mixed reception.

Eddington was found guilty in 2009 of the murder of 13 adolescent boys, and the kidnapping of one further boy. The murders were carried out between 2006 and 2009, and Eddington published a ‘manifesto’ claiming she was ‘punishing’ males for the ‘sins of their gender’, and that the Goddess, a deity worshipped in Kerlile, would reward her. She was sentenced to life in prison in Kerlile.

Marwick said in a statement to press today: “This has been a difficult decision, especially given the history of relations with Kerlile, and our knowledge of how Kerlile generally treats their prisoners. In normal circumstances, I would not consider any extraditions to the Matriarchy. However, in the case of Jasmine Eddington, it is too dangerous to allow her to remain free in Lauchenoiria. After being given assurances that she will not be tortured or executed, the decision has been made to return her to Kerlile.”

Eddington will be allowed to appeal this decision, and is expected to do so. It is uncertain whether or not a Lauchenoiria court will uphold the decision, given the complexities of Lauchenoirian extradition law and the nature of human rights in Kerlile. If Eddington is extradited, it will be the first extradition to Kerlile in Lauchenoirian history. Eddington is expected to remain in Lauchenoirian custody while hearings take place.