a minute agoAssange gains the right to challenge American extradition
Periskopi(2 years ago)
(2 years ago)Wikipedia founder Julian Assang could make a new appeal against US extradition, the London Supreme Court has ruled. He was granted permission to appeal against the order that he be sent to the US to be tried for the discovery of military secrets, which prosecutors say risked life. The decision [...]
He was granted permission to appeal against the order that he be sent to the US to be tried for the discovery of military secrets, which prosecutors say risked life.
The decision means that Assange will be able to challenge US guarantees on how his possible judgment will be carried out and whether his right to freedom of speech would be violated.
Assange lawyers were embraced in court after the verdict.
Earlier Monday, 52-year-old Stella Assange's wife told the BBC that it would be a “ruling” day in the long legal battle.
His lawyers have argued the case against him is politically motivated, reports the BBC.
In a brief decision this morning, two senior judges gave him permission to appeal against an earlier order, deciding that he should be given a full appeal in the United Kingdom
Assange, currently in Belmarsh Prison, will have several months to prepare his appeal, which will have to do whether US courts will protect his right to freedom of speech as an Australian citizen.
