UN Opinion on Arbitrary Detention
which concluded.....
99.
In the light of the foregoing, the Working Group renders the following opinion:
The deprivation of liberty of Mr. Assange is arbitrary and in contravention of articles 9
and 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and articles 7, 9(1), 9(3), 9(4), 10
and 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It falls within
category III of the categories applicable to the consideration of the cases submitted to
the Working Group.
100. Consequent upon the opinion rendered, the Working Group requests the
Government of Sweden and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland to assess the situation of Mr. Assange, to ensure his safety and physical
integrity, to facilitate the exercise of his right to freedom of movement in an expedient
manner, and to ensure the full enjoyment of his rights guaranteed by the international norms
on detention.
101. The Working Group considers that, taking into account all the circumstances of the
case, the adequate remedy would be to ensure the right of free movement of Mr. Assange
and accord him an enforceable right to compensation, in accordance with article 9(5) of the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
[Adopted on 4 December 2015]"
You can read the U.K Foreign and Commonwealth Office's rebuttal here. ( Published 2017-07-10 )
You can write to the UK Ministry of Justice to remind them of their responsibility to the International community to abide by and enforce the Human Rights Council's opinion here.
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