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21/06/2013
UK Ratifies Treaty With Jordan
A joint treaty between Jordan and the UK, which will allow for the extradition of Abu Qatada, has been signed into law.
Following the completion of the remaining formalities, including the publication of the treaty in an official Jordanian newspaper and an exchange of diplomatic letters, the new treaty will come into force.
The treaty follows an eight year legal battle as the UK tried to deport the radical cleric to Jordan, where he is wanted in connection with bombings.
Qatada has indicated that, as the treaty guarantees him a fair trial, he will not challenge a new deportation order.
It is understood that Qatada could be deported next week.
(MH/JP)
Following the completion of the remaining formalities, including the publication of the treaty in an official Jordanian newspaper and an exchange of diplomatic letters, the new treaty will come into force.
The treaty follows an eight year legal battle as the UK tried to deport the radical cleric to Jordan, where he is wanted in connection with bombings.
Qatada has indicated that, as the treaty guarantees him a fair trial, he will not challenge a new deportation order.
It is understood that Qatada could be deported next week.
(MH/JP)
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02 July 2013
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.
18 June 2013
King Of Jordon Endorses Treaty With UK
A new treaty between the UK and Jordan, which is understood to pave the way for the extradition of Abu Qatada, has been endrosed by the King of Jordan. Once published by the Jordinian government official gazette, the treaty will become law. In the UK the treaty is expected to become law on Friday, once fully approved by MPs.
King Of Jordon Endorses Treaty With UK
A new treaty between the UK and Jordan, which is understood to pave the way for the extradition of Abu Qatada, has been endrosed by the King of Jordan. Once published by the Jordinian government official gazette, the treaty will become law. In the UK the treaty is expected to become law on Friday, once fully approved by MPs.
14 June 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.
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.
13 November 2012
Government 'Determined' To Deport Qatada
Nick Clegg has said the government is "absolutely determined" to deport Muslim cleric Abu Qatada. Speaking on ITV’s Daybreak, the deputy prime minister said: "He should not be in this country, he is a dangerous person." Having won his appeal against deportation on Monday, Qatada will be released later from Long Lartin prison, in Worcestershire.
Government 'Determined' To Deport Qatada
Nick Clegg has said the government is "absolutely determined" to deport Muslim cleric Abu Qatada. Speaking on ITV’s Daybreak, the deputy prime minister said: "He should not be in this country, he is a dangerous person." Having won his appeal against deportation on Monday, Qatada will be released later from Long Lartin prison, in Worcestershire.
11 October 2012
UK Asked Jordan To Pardon Qatada Court Hears
It has emerged in court that the British government asked the Jordanian authorities to consider pardoning radical cleric Abu Qatada. However, Jordan said that would not be possible and he would have to stand trial there. Jordan also refused a UK request to ensure evidence from torture was not used against him, a judge heard.
UK Asked Jordan To Pardon Qatada Court Hears
It has emerged in court that the British government asked the Jordanian authorities to consider pardoning radical cleric Abu Qatada. However, Jordan said that would not be possible and he would have to stand trial there. Jordan also refused a UK request to ensure evidence from torture was not used against him, a judge heard.
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