Petition · past parliament
Free Julian Assange
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Julian Assange is a journalist, he has blown the whistle on misdoings in Afghan and Iraq by Governments. He should not be condemned for advising citizens on Government actions. Condemning him is gagging free speech.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
This is a decision for the courts, which are independent of the UK Parliament and Government.
Timeline
| 12 Apr 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 May 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.