UK govt approves extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to US on spying fees

The UK authorities on Friday gave the approval for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be extradited to the US to face the spying fees towards him.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (Photo: Reuters file)

The UK authorities on Friday gave the go-ahead for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be extradited to the US to face fees over the alleged leak of labeled paperwork associated to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel gave the requisite ministerial sign-off for the 50-year-old Australian nationwide’s extradition order after a number of levels of courtroom appeals proper as much as the Supreme Court.

However, a counter enchantment by Assange’s authorized crew is anticipated to restart one other spherical of authorized battle.

“On 17 June, following consideration by both the magistrates court and High Court, the extradition of Mr. Julian Assange to the US was ordered. Mr. Assange retains the normal 14-day right to appeal,” a UK Home Office spokesperson stated.

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“Under the Extradition Act 2003, the Secretary of State must sign an extradition order if there are no grounds to prohibit the order being made. Extradition requests are only sent to the home secretary once a judge decides it can proceed after considering various aspects of the case,” the spokesperson stated.

“In this case, the UK courts have not found that it would be oppressive, unjust or an abuse of process to extradite Mr. Assange. Nor have they found that extradition would be incompatible with his human rights, including his right to a fair trial and to freedom of expression, and that whilst in the US he will be treated appropriately, including in relation to his health,” the spokesperson added. Assange has denied any wrongdoing all alongside.