The case of Sirul Azhar Umar poses a diplomatic dilemma for both Malaysia and Australia, says Queen's Counsel Mark Trowell of Australia.
Trowell noted that though both countries shared good ties, Australian law does not allow the deportation of a person facing the death sentence in his or her home country.
Sirul poses diplomatic dilemma, says QC
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Will Malaysia agree not to execute the ex-cop, who is now in Australia?