Julian Assange wins first stage of attempt to appeal against extradition

WikiLeaks co-founder is seeking to appeal against ruling that he can be sent to US to face espionage charges

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be able to go to the supreme court to challenge a decision allowing him to be extradited.

However, it refused him permission for a direct appeal, meaning the supreme court will have to decide whether or not it should hear his challenge.