Julian Assange was arrested on Thursday after he left the Ecuadorian embassy, where he had been living for several years,
Around 70 MPs have signed a letter urging the government to make sure that Julian Assange faces Swedish authorities, if the country requests his extradition.
Labour MP Stella Creasy shared the letter on Twitter, which has been sent to Home Secretary Sajid Javid. The letter says:"We are writing to request that you do everything you can to champion action that will ensure Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden in the event Sweden make an extradition request.
"This would be so the formal investigation into an allegation of rape can be concluded and, if appropriate, a charge can be made and any trial can take place."We do not presume guilt, of course, but we believe due process should be followed and the complainant should see justice be done."We urge you to stand with the victims of sexual violence and seek to ensure the case against Mr Assange can now be properly investigated.
Tonight over 70 parliamentarians stand with victims of sexual violence, and are calling on both the Home Secretary and the shadow Home Sec to urge them both to be champions of action to ensure Julian Assange faces Swedish authorities and is extradited there if they so request:
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