Definition by the UK information tribunal may assist in Julian Assange’s defence against US extradition on grounds of press freedomA British tribunal has recognised Julian Assange’s WikiLeaks as a “media organisation”, a point of contention with the United States, which is seeking to prosecute him and disputes his journalistic credentials. The definition of WikiLeaks by the information tribunal, which is roughly equivalent to a court, could help Assange’s defence against extradition on press freedom grounds. The tribunal’s definition of WikiLeaks comes in the 21-page summary into a freedom of information case heard in London in November. It would being assisting the US to extradite a media publisher to prosecute him and his media organisation for their publications,” she said. Maurizi also pressed for disclosure of any communications by the CPS and the US to extradite Assange directly from the UK.

Source: The Guardian December 14, 2017 09:56 UTC