Dame Vivienne Westwood calls for Assange’s release

Julian Assange was formally re-arrested at the Old Bailey today (Mon) as Dame Vivienne Westwood joined protesters including his father outside court. Standing on a hastily erected stage, outside the court’s main entrance, the fashion designer, 79, called for his immediate release from prison. She said: ‘The world is in turmoil. ‘If we do not have human rights it is a vicious circle. Save Julian Assange, give peace a chance. ‘For ten years the courts have been playing football with…