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Fifth Column
Arresting Assange, without violating int'l law
2012-08-27
The temperature is way up in London with the decision of the government of Ecuador to grant WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange political asylum. Some have suggested that Britain could use its Diplomatic and Consular Premises Act of 1987 to revoke the diplomatic status of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to enable British police to enter the premises and arrest Mr. Assange. What would this mean to diplomatic premises around the world? What would be the best strategy for London to follow in order to put Assange back in police custody? Now is the time to sit back a little and explore some options and their implications.
Posted by:Pappy

#6  Let him sit there. Some dark night he'll probably be propelled out the front door followed by a loud SLAM!!!
Posted by: tu3031   2012-08-27 18:04  

#5  So ask the Equadorans nicely, pretty please, can we come in and arrest the Galloping Scumbag?
Posted by: mojo   2012-08-27 16:58  

#4  His cell is somewhat larger than the one awaiting him in Stockholm. Sort of like trustee status with walk around status in the cell block during the day.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2012-08-27 11:31  

#3  The Ecuadorians thought they'd stick a thumb in western powers' eye. Let them feed, care, and listen to this pompous ass. I suspect it won't take that long. I'd also make sure
Ecuadorian embassys everywhere have strange utility issues, and their staff is harrassed at all times
Posted by: Frank G   2012-08-27 10:04  

#2  Don't set a precedent that will later cause problems. Let Assange sit in the embassy as long as the Ecuadorians can tolerate him -- it won't be that long.

Reminds me of the old story of a Roman legion besieging a city. The inhabitants of said city boasted to the Roman legate that they had enough supplies to withstand a ten year siege. The legate replied that the Romans would wait eleven years.
Posted by: Steve White   2012-08-27 08:09  

#1  I see no problem with Assange having to sit there for 15 years
Posted by: BernardZ   2012-08-27 06:50  

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