Assange v Swedish Prosecution Authority wanted for prosecution." Judge Riddle concluded: "I am satisfied that the specified offences are extradition offences." Assange commented after the decision to extradite him, saying "It comes as no surprise but is nevertheless wrong. It comes as the result of a European arrest warrant system run amok." On 2 March 2011, Assange's lawyers lodged an appeal with the High Court challenging the decision to extradite him to Sweden. Assange remained on conditional bail. The appeal hearing took place on 12 and 13 July 2011 at the High Court in London. The judges' decision was reserved, and a written judgment was
Extradition law in Australia a signatory. The absence of an extradition treaty does not, in theory, prevent the arrest or extradition to or from another country e.g. through the London Scheme for Commonwealth member states, or through regulation (eg., Cambodia). Extradition between Australia and New Zealand is governed by a separate and distinct regime, known as the 'backing of warrants' system. According to the Attorney-General, Australia has extradition arrangements with the following countries: Country with which Australia is negotiating extradition treaties: Extradition law in Australia Extradition law in Australia is the formal process by which a fugitive found outside a jurisdiction is surrendered to