Various media I've read makes the same claim that arresting Assange would violate the Vienna convention, including the linked article from GP. Seems like the ma

Various media I've read makes the same claim that arresting Assange would violate the Vienna convention, including the linked article from GP. Seems like the main topic is this: Article 31. The host nation may not enter the consular premises, and must protect the premises from intrusion or damage. [0] I don't really believe the UK is going to march into the embassy and take Assange; can you imagine the political fiasco that would arise? The letter was probably meant to add pressure to use as a negotiating tactic. [0] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Convention_on_Consular_Relations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Convention_on_Consular_R...