She rejected claims that Assange’s case was politically motivated, that he would not get a fair trial and that it was an assault on press freedom. So, is this a victory for Assange and his supporters, or a blow to those who believe this case to be about protecting press freedom? Baraitser’s judgement also has clear implications for press freedom that must concern anyone who believes in the oversight role journalists play in a democracy. The Obama administration was notoriously aggressive in attacking press freedom by using the Espionage Act. However, we must also push back when press freedom is threatened either directly or indirectly.

Source: News 24 January 07, 2021 09:56 UTC