Julian Assange is concerned not about any proceedings in Sweden as such, but believe that his deportation to Sweden could lead to politically motivated deportation to the United States, where he could face severe penalties, up to the death sentence, for his activities related to WikiLeaks. On 16 August 2012, Foreign Minister Patiño announced that Ecuador was granting Assange political asylum because of the threat represented by the United States secret investigation against him and several calls for assassination from many American politicians. In its formal statement, Ecuador reasoned that "as a consequence of [Assange's] determined defense to freedom of expression and
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