Justice for Julian Assange: A Test for Western Democracy?

Some talking points:

Why is the UK refusing to comply with the UN’s Working Group findings stating that Julian Assange should be released?
Will the disregard of these UN Working Group findings affect the legitimacy of various democratic institutions in the UK?
Is Assange’s struggle for freedom a sign of growing authoritarianism in the West?
What is behind the Ecuadorian government’s change of stance on Assange, given that he was permitted refuge 5 years ago?

First broadcast on Monday 11th February 2019 at 7:00 pm (London time) (GMT)

The show is hosted by George Galloway with an audience of experts in London.

Repeated on Tuesday 12th

A production of Narcissi for Al Mayadeen TV

Vaughn Smith Former army officer and award-winning freelance video journalist. Founder of the Frontline Club, London
Patrick Christys Radio Presenter and Journalist
Julian Morrow Researcher and Theorist
Alexander Nekrassov Former Kremlin and government adviser
Ciaron O’Reilly Assange supporter and activist
Sarah Kassim Educator and community leader
Colin Bex Architect planner, Co-Founder wessex regionlists
Tony Gratrex Activist and founder of Reading Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Was on board the Gaza Flotilla, 2010
Cheryl Sanchez Supporter and activist