WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could be cleared of three sex assault claims as the prosecution time limits are set to expire while he remains in hiding in London.

While WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange battles to stay in Britain, Sweden is incensed he has belittled one of the world’s most respected justice systems and questioned a nation famed for welcoming — not extraditing — political refugees.

The two Swedish women accusing Julian Assange of sex crimes are not pawns of the CIA nor do they hunger for revenge or money - they just seek justice for a violation of their "sexual integrity", their lawyer says.

WIKILEAKS supporters apparently attacked the websites of the Swedish prosecutor and MasterCard in retaliation over moves made by them against Julian Assange, who has published secret US diplomatic cables that have angered and embarrassed Washington.