This position holds that Julian Assange should not be extradited to the US. It argues that revealing government documents was public-interest journalism rather than a crime, that he would not receive a fair trial in the US, and cites Article 4 of the UK–US extradition treaty.
Supporting arguments · 3
- Julian Assange did not commit a crimeAssange took steps to protect the identity of his source. This is standard journalistic practice and is not a crime.
- Article 4 of the UK-US extradition treatyArticle 4 stipulates that prisoners cannot be extradited to face politically motivated charges.
- Julian Assange will not face a fair trial in the USThe UK does not extradite prisoners to countries where they will not receive a fair trial. Assange will not receive a fair trial in the United States.