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Michelle Stanistreet has welcomed the decision to give Julian Assange leave to appeal, handed down at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on 26 March by Judges Victor Johnson and Dame Victoria Sharp, subject to assurances from the US government that address their grounds of appeal.

Tim Dawson, the IFJ’s deputy general secretary, reports on the WikiLeaks founder’s appeal against extradition to the United States.

NUJ members can show their opposition to the United States’ efforts to extradite Julian Assange by attending demonstrations in London on 20 and 21 February.

Dominique Pradalié, president of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), met Julian Assange in Belmarsh Prison, London, for the second time on 21 October.

At a cross party meeting in parliament, former foreign secretary David Davis MP described the treatment of journalist Julian Assange as an "atrocious breach of natural justice".

The National Union of Journalists is alarmed to learn that UK police officers have approached British-based journalists, apparently seeking evidence intended to aid the prosecution of Julian Assange.

From 24-27 April, members can join 5pm talk-ins and lunchtime fringes with expert speakers on topics including neurodiversity, journalists' safety and local news.

The union continues to support the International Federation of Journalists’ “Free Assange Now!” campaign, urging for all charges against Assange to be dropped.

The union has renewed calls for the release of Julian Assange and for an end to extradition efforts by the United States government. 

NUJ members joined thousands of free speech supporters opposing the extradition of Julian Assange at a protest in London.