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20/08/2004
Abu Hamza remanded in custody
The radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, who is fighting extradition to the US, has been remanded in custody after appearing before Bow Street Magistrates Court today.
Abu Hamza, who faces a total of 11 terrorism-related charges, appeared by videolink from Belmarsh prison to confirm his name and date of birth. He was remanded in prison until September 17, and a full extradition hearing is due to resume on October 19.
The 47-year-old was arrested on May 27 on an extradition warrant served by the US government. If the court rules that the warrant should be granted, Home Secretary David Blunkett will have final say on the extradition.
Currently, UK courts will not grant extradition to a country where conviction of the charges brought against the defendant carries the death penalty. It has been reported that in order to green-light the extradition, US authorities have agreed not to consider the death penalty if Hamza is convicted
Mr Hamza is accused of acting as an intermediary for a terror group which took 16 people hostage in Yemen in 1998. He is also accused of providing resources for Al Qaeda terrorists and attempting to set up a terrorist training camp in Oregon.
A lawyer acting for Abu Hamza has claimed that Egyptian-born cleric is in poor health.
(gmcg)
Abu Hamza, who faces a total of 11 terrorism-related charges, appeared by videolink from Belmarsh prison to confirm his name and date of birth. He was remanded in prison until September 17, and a full extradition hearing is due to resume on October 19.
The 47-year-old was arrested on May 27 on an extradition warrant served by the US government. If the court rules that the warrant should be granted, Home Secretary David Blunkett will have final say on the extradition.
Currently, UK courts will not grant extradition to a country where conviction of the charges brought against the defendant carries the death penalty. It has been reported that in order to green-light the extradition, US authorities have agreed not to consider the death penalty if Hamza is convicted
Mr Hamza is accused of acting as an intermediary for a terror group which took 16 people hostage in Yemen in 1998. He is also accused of providing resources for Al Qaeda terrorists and attempting to set up a terrorist training camp in Oregon.
A lawyer acting for Abu Hamza has claimed that Egyptian-born cleric is in poor health.
(gmcg)
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Abu Hamza remanded in custody
The radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been remanded in custody at Bow Street Magistrates Court today. Abu Hamza, who faces a total of nine charges, appeared by videolink from Belmarsh prison. He was remanded in prison until July 23. The 46-year-old was arrested on May 27 on an extradition warrant served by the US government.
Abu Hamza remanded in custody
The radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been remanded in custody at Bow Street Magistrates Court today. Abu Hamza, who faces a total of nine charges, appeared by videolink from Belmarsh prison. He was remanded in prison until July 23. The 46-year-old was arrested on May 27 on an extradition warrant served by the US government.
03 June 2004
Abu Hamza is denied bail
Controversial Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been denied bail at Belmarsh Magistrates Court today. Abu Hamza was arrested on May 27 on an extradition warrant served by the US government. He is accused of acting as an intermediary for a terror group which took 16 people hostage in Yemen in 1998.
Abu Hamza is denied bail
Controversial Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been denied bail at Belmarsh Magistrates Court today. Abu Hamza was arrested on May 27 on an extradition warrant served by the US government. He is accused of acting as an intermediary for a terror group which took 16 people hostage in Yemen in 1998.
16 April 2013
ECHR Rule Against Extradition Of Terrorism Suspect
The extradition of a terrorism suspect, who allegedly tried to establish a training camp in Oregon with the radical cleric Abu Hamza, should not proceed due to his mental health issues, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.
ECHR Rule Against Extradition Of Terrorism Suspect
The extradition of a terrorism suspect, who allegedly tried to establish a training camp in Oregon with the radical cleric Abu Hamza, should not proceed due to his mental health issues, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.
15 November 2007
Extradition To US Possible For Abu Hamza
Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri could be extradited to the US in order to face terrorism charges. The City of Westminster Magistrates Court approved the extradition of the 49-year-old from west London, but the decision has to be ratified by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
Extradition To US Possible For Abu Hamza
Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri could be extradited to the US in order to face terrorism charges. The City of Westminster Magistrates Court approved the extradition of the 49-year-old from west London, but the decision has to be ratified by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
08 February 2008
Abu Hamza Extradition Approved
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has approved the extradition of radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri to the US to face terror charges. The 49-year-old Egyptian-born preacher, who is currently serving a seven-year sentence for soliciting murder and inciting racial hatred in the UK, is wanted on several charges in the US.
Abu Hamza Extradition Approved
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has approved the extradition of radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri to the US to face terror charges. The 49-year-old Egyptian-born preacher, who is currently serving a seven-year sentence for soliciting murder and inciting racial hatred in the UK, is wanted on several charges in the US.
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