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28/05/2012
Delay In Cleric Deportation Decision
Attempts to deport a radical Muslim cleric will be delayed for at least four months while evidence is gathered.
Abu Qatada faces deportation to Jordan to stand trial for allegedly plotting bomb attacks.
But at a bail hearing, a court was told the earliest evidence will be ready by is September.
Robin Tam QC, for the home secretary, said they would like the case to proceed as quickly as possible.
Abu Qatada’s lawyers told the bail hearing that the time he would have to spend in prison waiting for a judgment breached his rights.
Justice Mitting, presiding, said the case had gone on "for an unconscionable period of time" and asked everyone involved to be ready for an appeal hearing on October 10.
A decision on Mr Qatada's deportation is due the following month.
Theresa May restarted deportation proceedings in April when she received assurances from Jordan that evidence obtained by torture would not be used against him.
Lawyers acting for Mr Qatada, 51, say there is "significant evidence" against such assurances.
The Home Office said Abu Qatada continues to pose a real risk to national security and it will continue to resist any bail application.
(NE)
Abu Qatada faces deportation to Jordan to stand trial for allegedly plotting bomb attacks.
But at a bail hearing, a court was told the earliest evidence will be ready by is September.
Robin Tam QC, for the home secretary, said they would like the case to proceed as quickly as possible.
Abu Qatada’s lawyers told the bail hearing that the time he would have to spend in prison waiting for a judgment breached his rights.
Justice Mitting, presiding, said the case had gone on "for an unconscionable period of time" and asked everyone involved to be ready for an appeal hearing on October 10.
A decision on Mr Qatada's deportation is due the following month.
Theresa May restarted deportation proceedings in April when she received assurances from Jordan that evidence obtained by torture would not be used against him.
Lawyers acting for Mr Qatada, 51, say there is "significant evidence" against such assurances.
The Home Office said Abu Qatada continues to pose a real risk to national security and it will continue to resist any bail application.
(NE)
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