WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Wins Right to Full Extradition Appeal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted permission to launch a full appeal against his extradition to the United States.
The decision, handed down by the High Court in London on Monday, is a major boost for Assange, who has been fighting extradition since he was arrested in 2019.
Assange is wanted by the US on charges of espionage and conspiracy, related to the publication by WikiLeaks of classified military and diplomatic documents in 2010. He has been held in London's Belmarsh Prison since his arrest and has repeatedly denied the charges against him.
The High Court's decision to allow a full appeal means that Assange will have the opportunity to challenge the lower court's decision to extradite him. The appeal is likely to focus on the issue of whether Assange would receive a fair trial in the United States.
Assange's supporters have argued that he is a political prisoner and that the US is seeking to extradite him for political reasons. They have also raised concerns about the potential for Assange to face the death penalty if he is convicted in the United States.
The US government has denied that Assange is a political prisoner and has said that he will receive a fair trial in the United States. The US has also said that Assange will not face the death penalty if he is convicted.
The High Court's decision to allow a full appeal is a significant development in the case and could potentially delay Assange's extradition for years. The appeal is likely to be heard later this year or early next year.
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