‘A victory for common sense, media freedom and human decency’ says Tim Dawson
The International Federation of Journalists’ deputy general secretary reports on latest developments following news of a plea deal for Julian Assange.
Assange treatment "atrocious breach of natural justice", says David Davis
At a cross party meeting in parliament, former foreign secretary David Davis MP described the treatment of journalist Julian Assange as an "atrocious breach of natural justice".
UK government must not aid US in Assange extradition efforts
The National Union of Journalists is alarmed to learn that UK police officers have approached British-based journalists, apparently seeking evidence intended to aid the prosecution of Julian Assange.
Assange’s prosecution creates grave risk
The Wikileaks founder will most likely take his own life if convicted, says his lawyer.
Unfettered reporting threatened – what Assange extradition hearings reveal
Assange faces a potential sentence with a release date more than a century beyond his lifespan, the indictment contains a description of core journalistic activities.
Assange’s bid for privacy is a dangerous precedent
Unless the media forces courts to justify keeping material from the media, the danger is that it becomes the default.
Assange trial hears evidence from Kahled El-Masri
Cover up of his torture by Macedonian police and the CIA was revealed by Wikileaks.
Wikileaks as important as the Pentagon Papers
Daniel Ellsberg gives evidence at Assange extradition hearing.
Assange should not be extradited, says NUJ
NUJ calls for the UK government to intervene to dismiss the application.