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Friday, June 25, 2021
Volume:
37
Issue:
6
Abstract:
On June 3, 2021, in a 3-2 split decision, New Zealand’s Supreme Court found Kyung Yup Kim, a Korean-born permanent resident of New Zealand, could be extradited to China if China gives New Zealand sufficient assurance about his obtaining a fair trial.[1]
[1] Min. of Justice v. Kyung Yup Kim, Supreme Court of New Zealand, SC 57/2019
[2021] NZSC 57 (June 3, 2021) https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases/2021/2021-NZSC-57.pdf; Nick Perry, Associated Press, New Zealand’s top court allows pathway for China extradition, City News, June 3, 2021.