Cruella Patel reasserts her lack of commitment to human rights.

Julian #Assange’s #extradition from #UK to #US approved by home secretary

Appeal likely after Priti #Patel gives green light to extradition of #WikiLeaks co-founder

Priti Patel has approved the extradition of the WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange to the US, a decision the organisation immediately said it would appeal against in the high court.

The case passed to the home secretary last month after the supreme court ruled there were no legal questions over assurances given by US authorities over how Assange was likely to be treated.

While Patel has given a green light, WikiLeaks immediately released a statement to say it would appeal against the decision.