The defence team for WikiLeaks boss Julian Assange has filed an appeal against his extradition to Sweden to answer sexual assault allegations.
Mr Assange's appeal to go before London's High Court comes as no surprise. He has vowed to fight extradition to Sweden, where prosecutors want him to face allegations of sexual assault against two women. Mr Assange claims the moves are politically motivated because of WikiLeaks's activities in releasing classified US cables.
Some law experts say if it is granted, the appeal could drag the process out for more than a year.
His defence team has argued none of the acts listed on his international arrest warrant would amount to crimes in the UK.
It has an expert report from one of the country's most senior criminal lawyers which will be included in the numerous grounds for appeal.
Last month, a British court heard Mr Assange could easily be interviewed by videolink.
Mr Assange, who was arrested in London on December 7, faces a widening criminal probe in the United States, having enraged Washington.
@'ABC'
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