Amnesty Internationals Denied Assange Trial Access

The transcript discusses the process of obtaining permission for online observation of a trial involving Julian Assange. It highlights the trial's significance in terms of freedom of expression and media rights. The speaker emphasizes the unusual nature of the trial and calls for immediate action to allow observation. Amnesty International's role in monitoring trials globally is also mentioned, with an expectation that permission will be granted soon.

What was the initial step taken to gain permission for online observation of the trial?

• Publishing an article in the media

• Conducting a public protest

• Writing a letter to the judge

• Submitting a request to the judicial authorities

What is the broader implication of the trial against Julian Assange?

• It is a trial about environmental issues

• It is a trial against freedom of expression

• It is a trial about financial misconduct

• It is a trial about personal privacy

What rights does the public have according to the second section?

• The right to free healthcare

• The right to know about government actions

• The right to travel freely

• The right to vote

What is Amnesty International's primary activity mentioned in the third section?

• Observing trials globally

• Publishing books

• Conducting interviews

• Organizing protests

Why is the trial's location particularly concerning according to Amnesty International?

• It is in a country with a high crime rate

• It is in a country with no legal system

• It is in a country with one of the first parliaments in the Western world

• It is in a country with a history of censorship