The UK may send Julian Assange only if there are written guarantees from the US that the death penalty does not threaten the founder of Wikileaks, and that he will be judged only for what caused the extradition request, Reuters reported. 

As the US Justice Department said the day before, Assange is accused of conspiring to commit computer hacking in the US. A warrant for the detention and extradition of Assange. The US sent Britain in December last year. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison, but usually the actual time is less than the maximum stipulated by law.

According to UK charges of violating the conditions of bail and failing to appear in court, Assange faces up to 12 months in prison. Nevertheless, supporters of the founder of Wikileaks argue that in the US Assange may face new charges, including the law on espionage, which could lead to a longer prison term. Some believe that Assange in the US could face the death penalty. However, there is no evidence from the officials, as all statements remain assumptions.

The decision on extradition in the UK is taken personally by the Interior Minister, but he is guided by the strict rules and regulations of European and British law.

“In line with our strong commitment to human rights and international law, I requested Great Britain to guarantee that Mr Assange would not be extradited to a country where he could face torture or the death penalty,” Moreno said in a video posted on Twitter.

“The British government has confirmed it in writing, in accordance with its own rules.”