Free Assange Human Chain
Meet at 1pm on Saturday 8 October in front of Parliament to form a Human Chain to demand Julian Assange's freedom.
DM 2023 fringe: Free Assange!
Book a place to hear from Stella Moris, Julian Assange's wife and other speakers in the campaign to stop Assange's extradition.
Julian Assange: Justice and Journalism
Join NUJ Manchester & Salford branch's expert panel of speakers, chaired by Professor Chris Frost, of the NUJ's Ethics Committee – Stella Moris, Tim Dawson, Mohamed Elmaazi and Ian Hodson – to hear about the latest developments in Julian Assange’s case and find out what you can do to support him. Speeches, Q&A and panel discussion. Everyone welcome Stop the extradition! Support Julian Assange!
Attending the Assange trial - day four
Arguments in court focused on whether Assange's work was political.
Support the Free Assange Now! campaign
The union continues to support the International Federation of Journalists’ “Free Assange Now!” campaign, urging for all charges against Assange to be dropped.
IFJ president joins human chain for Assange
NUJ members joined thousands of free speech supporters opposing the extradition of Julian Assange at a protest in London.
US makes case for extradition of Assange
The Wikileak founder’s risk of suicide is questioned in court
Assange defeat portends press freedom jeopardies
Tim Dawson reports on proceedings at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Assange should not be extradited, says NUJ
NUJ calls for the UK government to intervene to dismiss the application.
Attending the Assange trial - day two
On the first day of trial, Assange was handcuffed 11 times, searched naked twice, put in five separate holding cells and had his papers taken from him.
Attending the Assange trial - day one
The decision to 'ramp up the charges' against Assange was made to try and make him an example, said Edward Fitzgerald QC.
Assange faces first steps towards extradition
The Wikileaks founder starts court proceedings that could have dire consequences for investigative journalism.
Julian Assange loses right to appeal US extradition
The NUJ has renewed its call for UK government intervention in Assange's case.
US government must end its pursuit of Julian Assange
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.
UK government must not aid US in Assange extradition efforts
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.
Assange decision a “hammer-blow to free expression”
Court rules that the Wikileaks founder can be extradited to US to face espionage charges.
CIA reportedly plotted to kidnap and assassinate Julian Assange
Media reports that the CIA considered criminal acts in pursuit of Julian Assange are deeply troubling.
Reprieve for Assange, with a sting in the tail
NUJ NEC member Tim Dawson explains the atmosphere in court as Judge Baraitser rules on Julian Assange extradition.
Unfettered reporting threatened – what Assange extradition hearings reveal
Assange faces a potential sentence with a release date more than a century beyond his lifespan, the indictment contains a description of core journalistic activities.
Assange trial hears evidence from Kahled El-Masri
Cover up of his torture by Macedonian police and the CIA was revealed by Wikileaks.