Assange v Swedish Prosecution Authority requested for prosecution or interrogation, the alleged crimes qualified as extradition crimes, there was an abuse of process, his human rights would be respected, and he would receive a fair trial if extradited to Sweden. The outcome of the hearing was announced on 24 February 2011, when the extradition warrant was upheld. Senior District Judge Howard Riddle found against Assange on each of the main arguments against his extradition. The judge said "as a matter of fact, and looking at all the circumstances in the round, this person (Mr Assange) passes the threshold of being an accused person and is
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