“The impression I have … is that [Assange] is a man who wants to impose his terms on the course of justice, whether the course of justice is in this jurisdiction or in Sweden. He appears to consider himself above the normal rules of law and wants justice only if it goes in his favor. (…) Defendants on bail up and down the country, and requested persons facing extradition, come to the court to face the consequences of their choices.”
Senior District Judge Emma Arbuthnot
“Whether it [an appeal against the decision] is pursued is another question. The history of the case from start to finish is extraordinary. Each aspect of it becomes puzzling and troubling as it is scrutinised.”
Gareth Peirce — Member of Assange’s legal team
Julian Assange
UPDATE (Feb 17 2018)– The media failed to report a basic fact. The husband of judge Arbuthnot is a partner of Sir John Scarlett, the former Head of MI6. Blind justice?
February 13 2018 — LONDON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lost his bid to overturn an arrest warrant that has prompted him to take refuge in London’s Ecuadorian Embassy for nearly six years. Follow us on Twitter: @Intel_Today Continue reading
