Terror suspect Abu Qatada wins appeal against extradition
Cleric ... Qatada is wanted in Jordan
The radical cleric claimed he would not get a fair trial in the country - and
his bid was upheld by the Special Immigration Appeals Commission.
Qatada, once described as Osama bin Laden’s right-hand man in Europe, was convicted of terror charges in Jordan his absence in 1999.
Home Secretary Theresa May had been given assurances by Jordan that no evidence gained through torture would be used against him.
A Home Office spokesman said the Government will apply to appeal against the decision.
He said: “The Government strongly disagrees with this ruling. We have obtained assurances not just in relation to the treatment of Qatada himself, but about the quality of the legal processes that would be followed throughout his trial.
“Indeed, today’s ruling found that ’the Jordanian judiciary, like their executive counterparts, are determined to ensure that the appellant will receive, and be seen to receive, a fair retrial’.
“We will therefore seek leave to appeal today’s decision.”
Qatada, once described as Osama bin Laden’s right-hand man in Europe, was convicted of terror charges in Jordan his absence in 1999.
Home Secretary Theresa May had been given assurances by Jordan that no evidence gained through torture would be used against him.
A Home Office spokesman said the Government will apply to appeal against the decision.
He said: “The Government strongly disagrees with this ruling. We have obtained assurances not just in relation to the treatment of Qatada himself, but about the quality of the legal processes that would be followed throughout his trial.
“Indeed, today’s ruling found that ’the Jordanian judiciary, like their executive counterparts, are determined to ensure that the appellant will receive, and be seen to receive, a fair retrial’.
“We will therefore seek leave to appeal today’s decision.”
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