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Old 16-08-2012, 15:54   #21
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Re: Wiki Leaks Founder Julian Assange granted 'Asylum' in Ecuador

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Originally Posted by danielf View Post
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't think he was evading questioning. I thought he just doesn't want to be questioned be questioned in Sweden?
He said that by my understanding is that if the Swedish police wish to charge him they need to do so in their own jurisdiction, he can't be charged in absentia. Additionally part of the process is an interview/questioning before the charges are made. Sweden can 'question' him here but it serves no purpose because they have no legal authority in Britain.

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Originally Posted by tizmeinnit View Post
Perhaps its easier to get a dodgy conviction in Sweden compared to one in the UK? This is all to convenient mind you I am surprised he wasn't disappeared although I guess that would have stunk more than this
Why does he even need a conviction? We're not the ones charging him with anything (other than breaking his bail conditions). You don't need to be convicted to be extradited.
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