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14/06/2013
Qatada Deportation Saga Has Cost UK Over £1.7m
The UK has spent more than £1.7 million so far, in its efforts to remove radical cleric Abu Qatada.
A letter from Theresa May to MPs has revealed that since 2005, the cost to the UK has been £1,716,306.
Abu Qatada has been fighting against a deportation order to Jordan, where he faces retrial for bomb attacks.
Both the UK and Jordan agree on the deportation, but Qatada has argued that he would not receive a fair trial.
The European Court of Human Rights and senior British judges have ruled that before that can happen, Jordan must show he would not face a trial that relied on evidence obtained by torturing others.
The news of the costs follows a move by Jordan's parliament on Wednesday, when they approved a treaty with the UK, designed to make the deportation possible.
The Jordanian treaty is now being considered by Westminster and if approved would become law on June 21.
If made law, deportation proceeding with Qatada would resume.
(MH/CD)
A letter from Theresa May to MPs has revealed that since 2005, the cost to the UK has been £1,716,306.
Abu Qatada has been fighting against a deportation order to Jordan, where he faces retrial for bomb attacks.
Both the UK and Jordan agree on the deportation, but Qatada has argued that he would not receive a fair trial.
The European Court of Human Rights and senior British judges have ruled that before that can happen, Jordan must show he would not face a trial that relied on evidence obtained by torturing others.
The news of the costs follows a move by Jordan's parliament on Wednesday, when they approved a treaty with the UK, designed to make the deportation possible.
The Jordanian treaty is now being considered by Westminster and if approved would become law on June 21.
If made law, deportation proceeding with Qatada would resume.
(MH/CD)
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Qatada Loses Appeal Against Deportation
Judges at the European court of human rights have rejected an appeal by Abu Qatada against his extradition. Home Secretary Theresa May is now to make a fresh attempt to deport the cleric to Jordon. May said: "I am pleased by the European court's decision. The Qatada case will now go through the British courts.
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Radical cleric loses deportation appeal
Radical Muslim preacher Abu Qatada has lost his appeal against a Home Office move to deport him to Jordan. Qatada - also known as Omar Mahmoud Mohammed Othman - is suspected of being a high-ranking member of al Qaeda and is wanted in Jordan for involvement in a series of terror attacks. He was convicted of involvement in the attacks in his absence.
Radical cleric loses deportation appeal
Radical Muslim preacher Abu Qatada has lost his appeal against a Home Office move to deport him to Jordan. Qatada - also known as Omar Mahmoud Mohammed Othman - is suspected of being a high-ranking member of al Qaeda and is wanted in Jordan for involvement in a series of terror attacks. He was convicted of involvement in the attacks in his absence.
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Jordan's Official Gazette Publishes UK Treaty
The Jordian government's Official Gazette has printed the treaty between the country and the UK, which paves the way for the deportation of Abu Qatada. The publication of the treaty is part of the official process towards ratifying the document. An exchange of diplomatic letters will happen next.
Jordan's Official Gazette Publishes UK Treaty
The Jordian government's Official Gazette has printed the treaty between the country and the UK, which paves the way for the deportation of Abu Qatada. The publication of the treaty is part of the official process towards ratifying the document. An exchange of diplomatic letters will happen next.
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