As Assange faces court over extradition attempts, the case is complex and the stakes are high
- Written by Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University
Julian Assange may be an odious character in the eyes of some. He may not be a journalist in the estimation of others. He may be regarded as a serial pest by his detractors, but his case in the British courts has become a cause celebre for free speech and civil liberties advocates.
In a London magisrate’s court on Friday, early shots will be...