Indonesia’s Drug Prisoner Repatriation Raises Questions About Sovereignty and Justice

In a move that has captured international attention, Indonesia is preparing to repatriate two British citizens imprisoned on serious drug charges: Lindsay Sandiford, once on death row, and Shahab Shahabadi, serving a life sentence. This development reflects more than mere humanitarian concern—it exposes the delicate balance between respecting national laws and bowing to foreign diplomatic pressures in the fight against the global drug menace. Who Really Wins When Foreign Convicts Are Repatriated? Lindsay Sandiford was arrested in Bali in 2012 with nearly 4 kilograms of cocaine valued at $2.5 million concealed in her suitcase lining. Despite prosecutors not recommending the...