NUJ welcomes release of Julian Assange
The union has welcomed reports indicating Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with US authorities.
High Court grants Julian Assange permission to appeal extradition to the United States
The National Union of Journalists has welcomed the High Court’s judgment granting Julian Assange victory in his case requesting leave to appeal extradition to the United States.
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.
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".
Support the Free Assange Now! campaign
The union continues to support the International Federation of Journalists’ “Free Assange Now!” campaign, urging for all charges against Assange to be dropped.
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 extradition order to United States approved
The NUJ has expressed its gravest concern at Home Secretary Priti Patel’s decision to extradite Julian Assange.
Assange's fate in Priti Patel's hands
NEC member Tim Dawson reports on developments in Julian Assange's case.
Julian Assange loses right to appeal US extradition
The NUJ has renewed its call for UK government intervention in 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 defeat portends press freedom jeopardies
Tim Dawson reports on proceedings at the Royal Courts of Justice.
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.
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.
