Julian Assange is ‘suffering profoundly’ in prison, his lawyer says …

Assange 'suffering profoundly' in prison

He's waiting on a UK High Court appeal against his extradition to the US, where he faces espionage charges.

"When you hear politicians or government officials in the UK or in the US or in this country talk about due process or the rule of law, this is what they are talking about - punishment by process, burying him under legal process until he dies."

Stella Moris stands with her children Gabriel and Max outside Belmarsh Prison, London, following a visit with Julian Assange. Source: AAP

"We need to see action, we all want to see our prime minister stand up at the press conference taking questions about Julian's release from prison rather than his death in custody."

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