Stella Assange, lawyer and human rights defender, discusses the high stakes and risks involved in Julian Assange's appeal before the UK High Court.
STELLA ASSANGE, LAWYER AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER: Good evening. SARAH FERGUSON: Now, Julian Assange has an appeal tomorrow before the UK High Court. What is it that you are hoping for? STELLA ASSANGE: Well, look, if Julian loses this round, there is no possibility of further appeal in the United Kingdom.
It has happened in other cases that once there is a final decision like this, the extraditee has been put on a plane within 24 hours so this is an extremely high-risk moment, and the stakes could not be higher. SARAH FERGUSON: And realistically what are your expectations for the appeal that you are planning to begin with tomorrow? STELLA ASSANGE: Well, it's going to be a two-day appeal. It is actually a renewal hearin
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