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'Another Dark Day': UK Government Approves Assange's Extradition To United States

This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter Newsletter. Become a monthly subscriber to help us continue our independent journalism. United Kingdom Home Secretary Priti Patel approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States. Patel’s decision to hand over a journalist to the

Major UK Political Parties Back 'State Threats' Bill That Would Restrict Press Freedom

This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter Newsletter. Take 25% off and become a monthly subscriber to help us continue our independent journalism All main political parties in the United Kingdom have called for immediate passage in Parliament of new measures to fight "state threats,"

The D-Notice: A Very British Way Of Censoring The Press

Defense and Security Media Advisory Commitee members from 2021 (Photo from DSMA's government website and in the public domain)This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter Newsletter. Become a monthly subscriber [https://thedissenter.org/#/portal/signup] to help us continue our independent journalism. On April

British Officials Spread Russia Coup Plot Disinformation For United States

Washington’s ‘junior partner’ does the dirty work for the US

British High Court Expands US Government's Appeal In Assange Extradition Case

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was overheard after the hearing, as he tried to process the High Court of Justice's decision

Whistleblower Craig Murray Will Surrender Himself For Prison

"I go to jail with a clean conscience after a Kafkaesque trial," Murray stated.

Scottish High Court Denies Whistleblower Craig Murray's Request To Appeal Conviction Over Blog Posts

Whistleblower Craig Murray, who was convicted over blog posts and faces prison, suffered a defeat at the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland.