I am not sure but I feel he isn't doing much. I am not an Australian Why do you think John Howard isn't helping the Australians Bali 9? I don't know much about John Howard could someone give me more details on how he handles Australians who are in jails in foreign countries thanks!
2007-11-04 23:36:29 · 10 answers · asked by always4him 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
There isnt much that John Howard or indeed the Australian Govt can do for the Bali 9.
They were caught red-handed and convicted under the laws of Indonesia.
Australia will undoubtedly appeal for clemency...but aside from that, nothing else can be done.
These kids were stupid, thought they would get away with it, have been caught...and are only now coming to terms with the severity of their plight.
Stupid is as stupid does...
Cheers :)
2007-11-05 13:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by Rygar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indonesia is a sovereign nation with their own laws and justice system. John Howard does not control what they do, and nor can any other prime minister or president of any other country.
The Australian Dept of Foreign Affairs does attempt to use diplomatic channels to get the best outcome it can for Australian citizens on trial on other countries. In particular, it is working to establish prisoner exchanges so that Australians imprisoned overseas can be transferred to Australian prisons. Australia does not have the death penalty and will always try to persuade foreign countries not to execute its citizens. Generally diplomatic discussions aren't reported until they are concluded, because it can put the negotiations at risk.
The crimes of the Bali 9 would be seen as very serious offences in Australia too, but the difference is that we don't have the death penalty.
2007-11-05 15:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by kr_afol 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am far from being John Howards greatest fan but what he has done is allow a country to enforce its own laws like we do when we catch the Indonesian fisherman poaching in our waters.
We can't have it both ways when Australians go overseas we need to abide by theirs laws or suffer the consequences.
2007-11-05 21:48:53 · answer #3 · answered by molly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KR AFOL wrote: Indonesia is a sovereign nation with their own laws and justice system. John Howard does not control what they do, and nor can any other prime minister or president of any other country.
I dissagree, how about the prime minister of america? it tells Mr John Howard to jump and Mr Howard says "how high mr Bush
2007-11-05 18:27:54 · answer #4 · answered by waltzsingmatilda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John Howard has more important things to do, those twits should have thought about the rain of crap they brought upon themselves when they were on the plane about to touch down in Bali, ay?
2007-11-06 19:15:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you expect the Australian Government to do?
The Bali 9 were caught red handed. They are guilty.
The Indonesians have their laws and penalties.
Sadly, there is nothing that can or should be done.
2007-11-05 16:07:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting John Howard to do anything that isn't self serving or for the rich, good luck.
The truth is, Howard can't help them due to their stupidity.
We the voters will help Howard out of office on November 24.
2007-11-05 17:38:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Why should he help them,they were caught fair and square.In every country you go to they have HUGE BIG SIGNS WARNING YOU ABOUT DRUGS,they chose to ignore them and tried to make a quick buck.End Of Story.
2007-11-05 07:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He shouldn't help them !!
- They smuggled the drugs, they got caught, they deserve everything they get !
2007-11-05 16:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
simple- THEY ARE CRIMINALS!!!
2007-11-06 19:34:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋