NUJ welcomes temporary reprieve in Assange appeal judgment and reiterates its call for US plea deal
Michelle Stanistreet has welcomed the decision to give Julian Assange leave to appeal, handed down at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on 26 March by Judges Victor Johnson and Dame Victoria Sharp, subject to assurances from the US government that address their grounds of appeal.
Assange’s appeal application
Tim Dawson, the IFJ’s deputy general secretary, reports on the WikiLeaks founder’s appeal against extradition to the United States.
US government must end its pursuit of Julian Assange
NUJ members can show their opposition to the United States’ efforts to extradite Julian Assange by attending demonstrations in London on 20 and 21 February.
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.
IFJ president joins human chain for Assange
NUJ members joined thousands of free speech supporters opposing the extradition of Julian Assange at a protest in London.
A human chain to defend free speech
NEC member Tim Dawson urges members to join journalists on 8 October in Parliament Square, opposing Julian Assange's extradition.
Right on his side: growing opposition to Assange's prosecution
NEC member Tim Dawson reports on Julian Assange's case, and action journalists can take to show their support.
Assange's fate in Priti Patel's hands
NEC member Tim Dawson reports on developments in Julian Assange's case.
Julian Assange wins right to ask UK Supreme Court to consider his extradition case
Michelle Stanistreet said: "Welcome as this decision is, this case is damaging media freedom every day that it drags on."
Assange decision a “hammer-blow to free expression”
Court rules that the Wikileaks founder can be extradited to US to face espionage charges.
CIA plots to assassinate Assange and risk of suicide make extradition dangerous court told
Tim Dawson reports on the second day of the hearing.
US makes case for extradition of Assange
The Wikileak founder’s risk of suicide is questioned in court
Assange charges must be dropped
On the eve of the US appeal against the dismissal of its application to extradite Julian Assange, the NUJ and the International Federation of Journalists have reiterated their demand that the charges be dropped and Assange released.
Reprieve for Assange, with a sting in the tail
NUJ NEC member Tim Dawson explains the atmosphere in court as Judge Baraitser rules on Julian Assange extradition.
NUJ welcomes Assange's extradition victory
US authorities have 15 days to appeal and have indicated their intention to do so.
NUJ: government should oppose Assange’s prosecution
On the eve of the ruling in Julian Assange’s extradition case, the NUJ calls on the UK government to make a clear statement that the prosecution of Julian Assange would be grievously damaging to media freedom.
Assange’s prosecution creates grave risk
The Wikileaks founder will most likely take his own life if convicted, says his lawyer.
Assange trial hears evidence from Kahled El-Masri
Cover up of his torture by Macedonian police and the CIA was revealed by Wikileaks.
Assange should not be extradited, says NUJ
NUJ calls for the UK government to intervene to dismiss the application.