Angela Harlem
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Good question.
"In fairness if David Hicks has violated a law, an international law, there is no reason why it would not apply in Australia. That's universal jurisdiction, and so he should be tried in his country."
He said there was no reason for Hicks to be tried by the US.
"David Hicks has never injured any US citizen or service member. Why is the US holding him to try him?" Major Mori later told Sydney radio 2UE.
"If he hasn't violated his country's laws, to the country he owes allegiance, if he hasn't violated any of their laws, why is he being criminally held responsible for anything?"
Good question.