This is an issue which has been raised by the media, etc in the past. It turns out that the pirates are supposed to be returned to the country of origin for trial when captured in international waters.
Given the sad state of the justice system in the region, and the fact that the capturing force (Australians in this case) are not nationals, the chance of a successful (or any) prosecution is near nil. Even if convicted, the penalty has often amounted to little more than a good behaviour bond of a couple of months.
Part of the reason behind the leniency is that the pirates are actually contributing significantly to the national economy...
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