Assange to learn extradition fate

Two judges at the High Court in London have been deciding whether to uphold a court ruling in favour of extradition.

Swedish authorities want him to answer accusations of raping one woman and sexually molesting and coercing another in Stockholm in August last year.

Assange denies the allegations and says they are politically motivated.

Lawyers for Assange say his removal would be "unfair and unlawful".

The High Court is deciding whether or not to uphold a ruling in February by District Judge Howard Riddle at Belmarsh Magistrates' Court in south London.

That ruling decided the computer expert should be extradited to face investigation.

Assange's Wikileaks site published a mass of leaked diplomatic cables which have embarrassed several governments and international businesses.

Speaking to BBC World after his extradition ruling date was announced, Assange said: "I have been under house arrest for the last 334 days but haven't been charged.

"Is the rule of law breaking down under that circumstance?

"It appears that it's effectively breaking down and you ask if I am afraid of this extradition, well, we will fight in various ways. Of course it's a serious reality we have to deal with."