Assange granted Asylum by Ecuador, just one small snag, once he leaves the Ecuador Embassy he will be arrested by British Police so they can honour the extradition to Sweden to face questioning for Sexual Assault claims.
http://news.sky.com/story/973139/wik...lum-by-ecuador
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Originally Posted by Sky News
Under international law, diplomatic posts are considered the territory of the foreign nation, but the Foreign Office says it is allowed to revoke this status if is being abused.
Ecuador revealed on Wednesday it had received a letter warning there was a legal basis to arrest Mr Assange at the embassy if he continues to hide out there.
Senior British diplomats told the South American nation there would be "serious implications" for diplomatic relations if it keeps on shielding him.
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There are suggestions that Assange could leave in a 'Diplomatic Box or vehicle' and would still be protected, but others say the Police may still seize Assange.