Julian Assange criminal investigation into WikiLeaks and asked allied nations for assistance. In November 2010, Sweden issued an international arrest warrant for Assange. He had been questioned there months earlier over allegations of sexual assault and rape. Assange denied the allegations, and said that he would be extradited from Sweden to the United States because of his rôle in publishing secret American documents. Assange surrendered to UK police on 7 December 2010 but was released on bail within 10 days. Having been unsuccessful in his challenge to the extradition proceedings, he breached his bail and absconded. He was granted asylum by Ecuador
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