Denmark released whale defender Paul Watson this Tuesday after nearly five months of provisional detention by refusing to extradite him to Japan, whose justice system is demanding him for an action against a whaling ship in 2010.
"My detention has...
Japan is one of the three countries that continues whale hunting, arguing that it is an important part of their culture and history, and provides food security.
Current Situation and Justifications
Japan has justified whale hunting under the pretext of "scientific...