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USA vs Julian Assange extradition hearing Part 1 - 24-28Feb 2020
Document the hearing here !!
See also : Tactics and actions An evolving non-exhaustive list of the many actions that are happening, will happen against the US extradition, in defense of freedom of the press, WikiLeaks and Julian Assange. Protests, vigils, exhibitions..
Where does the hearing take place ?
Woolwich Crown Court/Belmarsh Magistrate’s Court, which is adjacent to HMP Belmarsh (See travel advice)
Defence Opening
Here is the full text of the Defence team's opening statement in court:
Case overview and briefing by the defense team
For case overview, FAQs, recommended readings, essential background, see also USA vs Julian Assange extradition hearing by Defend WikiLeaks
Essential Background
Press conference (19 February 2020) at London’s Foreign Press Association with Assange lawyer Jennifer Robinson, Kristinn Hrafnsson (editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks), and Australian Members of Parliament George Chirstensen and Andrew Wilkie
Kristinn Hrafnsson address to the Australian Press Association (7 December 2019)