What is the latest on Julian Assange?

The future of Julian Assange hinges on the machinations of the British justice system, with the WikiLeaks founder imprisoned in London but still wanted on espionage charges in America (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

The future of Julian Assange hinges on the movements of the British justice system, with the WikiLeaks founder imprisoned in London but still wanted on espionage charges in the US.

A legal challenge over a decision not to extradite him to the US will be heard in the British High Court from Wednesday.