Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s challenge to the order for his extradition to the United States to face charges of computer misuse and espionage will continue, after the High Court in London rejected US government assurances that his rights to freedom of expression would be protected.
On March 26, the High Court conditionally granted Assange the right to appeal the UK Home Secretary’s order that he be extradited. The High Court granted Assange the right to appeal on three grounds and agreed to hear a full appeal on those grounds only.
The court sought assurances from the US that the risks posed to Assange if he were extradited could be prevented. It decided the assurances were insufficient. So what happens now?
