The Extradition of Assange – A study of the ECtHR's case law on Article 3 regarding the extradition of persons with mental illness, in conjunction with diplomatic assurances
Den fjärde januari år 2021, hindrade Westminster Magistrates’ Court Julian Assanges utlämning till USA, eftersom domstolen ansåg utlämningen förtryckande (på engelska oppressive) mot Assanges mentala hälsa. Domslutet ändrades senare av The High Court of Justice, då USA lämnat diplomatiska försäkringar (på engelska diplomatic assurances) till Storbritannien, kring hur Assange skulle behandlas ifallOn January 4, 2021, the Westminster Magistrates’ Court ruled the anticipated extradition of Julian Assange to the United States of America unlawful, stating it would be oppressive towards Mr. Assange’s mental health. The ruling was later overturned by the High Court of Justice, as the United States had provided diplomatic assurances to the United Kingdom regarding the treatment of Mr. Assange in t