Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Javid said he wanted to “see justice done at all times” and added: “We’ve got a legitimate extension request so I’ve signed it but the final decision is now with the courts.”
Extradition orders by the US and certain other countries need to be rubber-stamped by the home secretary – so long as they meet the necessary criteria – before they can be considered by a court.
A UK court will now decide whether the Wikileaks founder should be extradited to the US.
Source: Julian Assange: Sajid Javid signs US extradition request – BBC News