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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ben Quinn

Julian Assange wins first stage of attempt to appeal against extradition

Supporters of Julian Assange protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
Supporters of Julian Assange protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/Reuters

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be able to go to the supreme court to challenge a decision allowing him to be extradited.

However, it refused him permission for a direct appeal, meaning the supreme court will have to decide whether or not it should hear his challenge.

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