Justice for Julian Assange: A Test for Western Democracy?

The topic: Justice for Julian Assange: A Test for Western Democracy?

Some talking points:

• Why is the UK refusing to comply with the UN’s Working Group findings stating that Julian Assange should be released?
• Will the disregard of these UN Working Group findings affect the legitimacy of various democratic institutions in the UK?
• Is Assange’s struggle for freedom a sign of growing authoritarianism in the West?
• What is behind the Ecuadorian government’s change of stance on Assange, given that he was permitted refuge 5 years ago?

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