In this video we discuss the conclusion of Julian Assange’s extradition hearing and provide an overview of what took place throughout the four week court proceedings. We explain the main points presented in the court including Assange’s health and his mistreatment as well as the political nature of the case.
Including statements from Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, Julian Assange’s fiance Stella Moris and others.
In full: Rowan Atkinson (Mister Bean) on free speech
The forerunner of the Defend Free Speech campaign was called “Reform Section 5”. This speech by Rowan Atkinson at the launch event in Parliament in 2012 should be heard by every politician, journalist and campaigner before they start calling for laws to silence those they regard as ‘extremists’.