The Trial of Julian Assange: A Story of Persecution

Nils Melzer, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, reveals a systematic campaign to persecute Assange, including grave and systematic due process violations, judicial bias, collusion, manipulated evidence, constant surveillance, defamation, and threats. He also gathers consolidated medical evidence that proves prolonged psychological torture. The investigation calls for accountability and raises concerns about the consequences of suppressing the truth, as it sets a dangerous precedent for censorship and tyranny.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2023
Publisher: Verso Books

Nils Melzer, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture, has uncovered a systematic campaign to persecute Julian Assange. His findings reveal that Assange has faced grave and systematic due process violations, judicial bias, collusion, and manipulated evidence. He has been subjected to constant surveillance, defamation, and threats. Melzer has also gathered comprehensive medical evidence that demonstrates that Assange has undergone prolonged psychological torture while in prison.

Melzer's compelling investigation holds the UK and US state accountable for their actions. It exposes how secrecy, impunity, and public indifference have allowed unchecked power to flourish, revealing a deeply undemocratic system. Moreover, the Assange case sets a dangerous precedent: once telling the truth becomes a crime, censorship and tyranny will inevitably follow.

The persecution of Julian Assange is a stark reminder of the importance of freedom of speech and the dangers of suppressing the truth. It is essential that we continue to advocate for Assange's rights and the protection of journalists and whistleblowers worldwide. Only by upholding the principles of democracy and human rights can we ensure that the voices of those who speak out against injustice are heard and that the world can move towards a more just and equitable society.

Weight: 286g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839766237