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Originally Posted by Nate-MM2
I know as a Canadian that I am legally protected against extradition to the US to face charges in relation to 2257 regulations. Is Europe generally protected against this as well?
What is the general view on extradition for most of the European nations?
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The quick answer is no :-)
Stuff like US Civil Code is not anything that is recognized by other nations and courts outside the US don't listen to the laws of the US. (They have enough problems interpreting their own laws without getting involved in some warped US legal scenario which is irrelevant to them.)
Extradition agreements do exist for major offenses (murder etc), but certainly not for any possible "porn related" violations in other countries. Even on the question of serious crime, - it's not that easy persuading a judge the he should sign an extradiction order - they want substantial evidence.
In Europe.. as well as several other countries, there is a problem agreeing to extradict individuals to the US where the possible penalty could be death and any extradiction order on this basis is made after specific agreement with US courts that the death penalty will not be applied.
On 2257, this is totally irrevalent and not recognized outside US territory. But, as long as any servers exist in the US, - they could close them down blah, - but that's all they can do. I'd think US law enforcement have more to do than waste time over some 2257 infringement where the "perp" is not a US citizen and the laws of other countries apply - it's a non-starter.
But.. other countries - Europe included, - do have laws primarily for the protection of children and whatever nation could instigate some action if it was established, for example, under age "models" were being used. But that has nothing to do with the US or 2257 and is hardly the subject of an extradiction hearing.