File photo dated 13/01/20 of Julian Assange as 1,000 people are set to form a human chain around Parliament in support of Mr Assange. The WikiLeaks founder has spent more than three years in Belmarsh prison in London as he fights being extradited to the United States. He is waiting to hear if he can continue his legal battle. Supporters will form a human chain around Parliament on October 8 as part of the campaign for him to be released. John Rees, who is helping to organise the event, said the legal case is at a critical stage. Issue date: Wednesday August 3, 2022.