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For most casual news observers, it may seem like Julian Assange has been in and out of court forever. Attempts to extradite him to the US have lasted nearly five years, and his first arrest was over 13 years ago.
Today marks the end of the legal line in the UK. Assange is seeking leave to appeal orders for his extradition. If it’s granted, proceedings will commence. The timing for such hearings is unclear, as is the possible outcome. If it’s rejected, he’s out of legal options in the country in which he’s long been imprisoned.
But as Holly Cullen writes, two options remain possible. The first is an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights. The second is political, with a growing number of Australian politicians backing Assange’s cause.
“Cross-party support from individual parliamentarians has steadily grown, led by independent MP Andrew Wilkie. Over the past two years, the government, including the foreign minister and the prime minister, have made stronger and clearer statements that the prosecution should end.”
The High Court in London will decide one way or the other, but so too will the court of public (and political) opinion. Whether they agree remains to be seen.
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Erin Cooper-Douglas
Deputy Politics + Society Editor
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Holly Cullen, The University of Western Australia
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