Petition · past parliament
Julian Assange stop USA extradition
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Julian Assange USA extradition should be voted on in parliament as it is in the national interest to protect freedom of the press and freedom of 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 Government and Parliament.
You can read more about the case here:
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/world-affairs/europe/extradition-from-the-uk-what-next-for-julian-assange/
You can read more about the case here:
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/world-affairs/europe/extradition-from-the-uk-what-next-for-julian-assange/
Timeline
| 6 May 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 May 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.