Julian Assange extradition appeal: what you need to know before the UK high court’s ruling

Crowds of supporters gather outside the high court during Julian Assange's extradition appeal hearing. A ruling will be handed down on Tuesday. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/Rex/Shutterstock

Julian Assange will learn whether he can fight to stop his extradition to the United States at 9.30pm AEDT (10.30am UK time) on Tuesday when two senior judges of London’s high court hand down their ruling.

“This is it,” his wife, Stella Assange, said in a post to X. “DECISION TOMORROW.”