Free Julian Assange protesters gather outside London High Court as appeal ruling due

’Free Julian Assange’ protesters gathered outside London High Court as the result of his appeal ruling was due to be announced. A London court is scheduled on Tuesday 26 March to rule whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange gets one final appeal in England to challenge extradition to the United States on espionage charges. Two judges are due to issue a judgment in the High Court that could put an end to Assange’s long legal saga — or further extend it. If he fails in winning the right to appeal, his legal team fears he could be swiftly sent to the U.S. to face charges, though they’re likely to ask the European Court of Human Rights to block any transfer. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary