Experts warn Julian Assange plea deal could set dangerous precedent
by Alexandra Topping Media editor from on (#6NS05)
Human rights organisations want the next UK government to seek assurances from the US that it will not pursue journalists publishing classified information
The next UK government must push the US for reassurance it will not pursue journalists for publishing classified information, human rights organisations and experts have argued after the release of Julian Assange.
Experts have warned that the plea deal struck between the WikiLeaks founder and the US authorities - which will see him plead guilty to one charge under the Espionage Act, but avoid serving any additional time in custody - could set a dangerous precedent.
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