February 18, 2009
Abu Qatada Deported to Jordan
As you may recall Abu Qatada doesn't want leave Britain and go home to Jordan where he is wanted on terrorism charges.
Via Sky News: In a victory for the Home Office, law lords today decided that Qatada - who is wanted in Jordan on terror charges - could be deported from the UK.Buh bye Abu Qatada! Enjoy your flight and stay in the wonderful exotic prisons in Jordan!The Government had appealed against a court decision preventing his deportation on the grounds he may face unfair treatment in Jordan.
The 48-year-old, once dubbed Osama bin Laden's right-hand-man-in Europe, has claimed evidence against him was extracted by torture.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said she was "delighted" with the ruling.
"It highlights the threat these individuals pose to our nation's security and vindicates our efforts to remove them," she said.
"My top priority is to protect public safety and ensure national security and I have signed Abu Qatada's deportation order which will be served on him today.
"I am keen to deport this dangerous individual as soon as I can."
Thanks to Heroyalwhyness.
By Howie at February 18, 2009 10:09 AM | | l digg this
