Next extradition hearing in New Year for Assange

Julian Assange must now wait until the new year for the next hearing to decide if he will be extradited to Sweden.

This is normal procedure. Stockholm is resisting any attempts to politicise the case.

“It doesn’t put any pressure on the political system in Sweden. This is now for the Swedish and international justice system to handle, and not for me to say anything about.” said Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt.

Meanwhile, there’s some good news for Assange in his home country.

The authorities in Canberra have decided the Wikileaks revelations do not breach Australian law.

“I know there are a number of people who are fans of Wikileaks. Let me make it very clear – I am not. This is a grossly irresponsible matter in my view.” said Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

Wikileaks’ internet publication of confidential US diplomatic correspondence has left Washington incandescent with rage.

Prosecutors are said to want to indict Assange on charges of spying.

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