Protest planned over Julian Assange appearance [View all]

Published: 15/11/2012 08:14
Updated: 15/11/2012 09:58

A protest is being planned for Julian Assange’s appearance at the Cambridge Union Society via video link.

Ahead of the event on November 27, the Cambridge University Students’ Union (CUSU) Women’s Campaign has launched a national petition in a bid to get the Wikileaks founder’s appearance halted. They oppose the invitation because of allegations of sexual offences made against him.

A CUSU Women’s Campaign spokeswoman said: “We are deeply disappointed the current committee of Cambridge Union Society has decided to re-invite Assange.

“Yet again, the Cambridge Union Society is enabling the rebuilding of the public persona of an alleged rapist ...

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