»Julian Assange darf nicht unmittelbar an die USA ausgeliefert werden«

The Divisional Court considers that Mr Assange has a real prospect of success on 3 of the 9 grounds of appeal (grounds iv), v) and ix)). It has given the Government of the United States of America and the Secretary of State an opportunity to offer assurances that would address those grounds of appeal. Unless satisfactory assurances are provided, the Court will grant leave to appeal on those grounds of appeal. The Court refuses leave to appeal on the other 6 grounds (i), ii), iii), vi), vii) and viii)) which do not have any merit.

Mr Assange will not, therefore, be extradited immediately. The Court has given the Government of the United States 3 weeks to give satisfactory assurances: that Mr Assange is permitted to rely on the First Amendment to the United States Constitution (which protects free speech), that he is not prejudiced at trial (including sentence) by reason of his nationality, that he is afforded the same First Amendment protections as a United States citizen and that the death penalty is not imposed.

If those assurances are not given, then leave to appeal will be given and there will then be an appeal hearing. If assurances are given then the parties will have a further opportunity to make representations, and there will be a further hearing on 20 May 2024 to decide if the assurances are satisfactory, and to make a final decision on leave to appeal. 

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