Julian Assange loses extradition appeal

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 10:31 Wednesday, 02 November 2011 10:17

By: fanatic

The Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, has lost a case in the High Court in London against his extradition to Sweden to face allegations of rape. Arrested last December on foot of a warrant from Sweden, Assange has since been on bail with strict conditions - including house arrest at Ellingham Hall in Norfolk, UK. He must also sign on daily at the police station and wears an electronic tracking device.

In February of this year, Assange lost the orginal case against extradition and appealed to the High Court. Assange can still appeal to the Supreme Court and has two weeks to decide if he will follow that route.

Assange arrested on rape allegations

Assange is facing allegations by two Swedish women of rape and sexual assault after he visited Stockholm in August 2010.

Lord Justice Thomas and Mr Justice Ouseley said the issuing of the warrant had been 'proportionate' and dismissed arguments by lawyers for Assange that the warrants had been inaccurate. £19,000 ($30,000) in costs were awarded against Assange.

Swedish police have so far filed no formal charges against the forty year old Assange.