Julian Assange

In advance of Julian Assange’s next hearing ahead of his possible extradition to the US, Amnesty International has reiterated concerns that Mr Assange faces the risk of serious human rights violations if extradited and warns of a profound ‘chilling effect’ on global media freedom.

Lawyers acting for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange have filed a lawsuit against the CIA over the agency's alleged surveillance of their confidential discussions with their client. The suit has been brought in New York by attorneys Margaret Ratner Kunstler and Deborah Hrbek, along with journalists C

Julian Assange's extradition to the US has been approved by Home Secretary Priti Patel. Mr Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has 14 days to appeal the decision, the Home Office said.

The Supreme Court has refused to give whistleblower Julian Assange permission to appeal against his extradition to the US. He had attempted to appeal on the basis he is at risk of suicide but the justices said the application did not raise “an arguable point of law”. 

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to the US to face trial on charges under the Espionage Act, the High Court in London has ruled. Westminster Magistrates' Court had originally ruled in January that Mr Assange should not be extradited due to concerns about his mental health and the r

The arrest of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange "sets a dangerous precedent", his lawyer has said. Having been convicted of skipping bail at Westminster Magistrates' Court, Mr Assange, 47, is likely to be handed a one-year jail sentence.