CLEAN: No clear exit to Assange stalemate: expert

The video discusses the differences between ordinary asylum and diplomatic asylum, highlighting that diplomatic asylum is not widely accepted globally. It delves into the legal stances of the UK and Ecuador regarding Julian Assange's asylum case, emphasizing the UK's obligation to extradite him to Sweden due to a European arrest warrant. The video also explains the legal protections in place that prevent Assange from being extradited from Sweden to the US without the UK's consent. Additionally, it touches on the diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation and mentions other controversial asylum cases in the UK.

What is the main difference between ordinary asylum and diplomatic asylum?

• Ordinary asylum is claimed within a country, while diplomatic asylum is sought at an embassy in another country.

• Ordinary asylum is universally accepted, while diplomatic asylum is not.

• Ordinary asylum is claimed at an embassy, while diplomatic asylum is claimed within a country.

• Ordinary asylum is only for refugees, while diplomatic asylum is for political figures.

Why does the UK not recognize Julian Assange's diplomatic asylum granted by Ecuador?

• The UK does not have diplomatic relations with Ecuador.

• The UK has a legal obligation to extradite Assange to Sweden.

• The UK believes diplomatic asylum is a violation of international law.

• The UK believes Assange should be extradited directly to the US.

What legal protection does Julian Assange have if extradited to Sweden?

• He will be protected by the European Court of Human Rights.

• He will be granted asylum in Sweden.

• He cannot be extradited to the US without UK consent.

• He cannot be extradited to any other country.

What role does the UK Home Secretary play in Assange's potential extradition to the US?

• The Home Secretary can veto the extradition to Sweden.

• The Home Secretary can negotiate directly with Ecuador.

• The Home Secretary can grant Assange asylum in the UK.

• The Home Secretary must approve any extradition request from the US.

What is the UK's stance on the urgency of resolving Assange's situation?

• The UK is in a hurry to resolve the situation.

• The UK believes there is no real urgency.

• The UK is waiting for Ecuador to withdraw asylum.

• The UK wants to extradite Assange to the US immediately.