Assange a Political Prisoner?

The constant rejection of Assange’s legal team’s arguments and delays to the extradition procedure no longer serve the interests of justice.

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hold a banner and placards outside the Royal Courts of Justice, Britain's High Court, in central London on March 26, 2024. Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

Commentary

On March 26, the King’s Bench Division of the UK High Court, released its approved judgment in the extradition case of Julian Assange. It is a curious judgment because, rather than deciding the matter, it has prolonged the uncertainty surrounding Mr. Assange’s fate.