SUMMARY
Julian Assange, the Wikileaks founder, has been granted permission by the High Court to appeal against his extradition to the US, where he faces charges for leaking military secrets. The ruling allows Assange to challenge US assurances on the fairness of his prospective trial and the protection of his free speech rights. His legal team celebrated the decision, arguing that the case is politically motivated. Assange, currently in Belmarsh Prison, will have several months to prepare his appeal. His wife, Stella Assange, described the ruling as a "decisive" day in their prolonged legal battle. Had the court ruled against him, Assange would have exhausted all legal avenues in the UK.
