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/

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.