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An extremist Muslim cleric regarded as Osama bin Laden’s “spiritual ambassador in Europe” must be released on bail, a judge ruled yesterday.
Abu Qatada, 48, who won his legal fight against deportation to Jordan last month, will be freed from prison under strict bail conditions, amounting to 22-hour house arrest, despite being deemed a threat to national security.
The cleric applied to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) for bail on the ground that it was inhumane to detain him indefinitely if there was no prospect of his being deported.
The order by Mr Justice Mitting to release him is the latest in a series of judicial decisions that undermine the Government’s stance on terrorism. In the past year, the courts have in effect rewritten sections of terrorism legislation and ruled that financial sanctions on terrorist suspects were absurd and unlawful.
The earlier judgment on Abu Qatada’s deportation wrecked the policy of drawing up “memoranda of understanding” for the return of suspects to Middle East countries with poor human rights records. Further embarrassments are likely to follow. The Times understands that the head of an Algerian terrorist network that allegedly plotted bomb attacks in Europe and North America is seeking to be released because the courts have thwarted attempts to deport him.
Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, said she was “extremely disappointed” that the courts had ruled Abu Qatada should be freed.
He will not, however, leave the high-security wing at Long Lartin jail until a detailed agreement has been reached about where he will live, what access to the internet and telephone he will have and who can visit him.
Andrew O’Connor, counsel for the Home Office, told the hearing that Abu Qatada was “in a category of his own” and posed an extreme security risk.
Mr Justice Mitting conceded that there was a security threat but said that it would be pushing the boundaries of the law to continue to detain him without trial or conviction.
It was disclosed that Norman Kember, the peace activist formerly held hostage in Iraq, was prepared to stand bail for Abu Qatada, who once made a prison video appealing that he be released unharmed.
Abu Qatada arrived in Britain in 1993 on a forged United Arab Emirates passport, and claimed asylum on the ground that he would be tortured if he returned to Jordan. immigration authorities granted him temporary leave to remain as a refugee in 1994.
The Jordanian courts sentenced him to life imprisonment in his absence in connection with a series of bombings in Amman in 1998.
By then Abu Qatada was living with his family in Acton, West London, preaching at local mosques, allegedly raising funds for jihadi groups in Chechnya and offering theological justifications for terrorist actions, including the slaughter of women and children in Algeria.
His presence along with that of other radicals led French counterterrorism agencies to nickname the city Londonistan.
In February 2001 an anti-terrorist branch raid on his home led to the seizure of £180,000 in various currencies. In October 2001 Abu Qatada told his followers he had received a special message from Afghanistan and the time had come to declare holy war. Police in Germany found cassette recordings of his sermons in a flat used by Mohammed Atta, leader of the September 11 attacks.
Although he was under MI5 surveillance, Abu Qatada disappeared in December 2001, shortly before he was due to be arrested. He was discovered in October the following year and taken into custody under emergency anti-terrorist powers.
While in hiding he had continued to communicate with his followers on the internet and he heavily influenced Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the murderous leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Abu Qatada was released on a control order in 2004 but rearrested under a deportation warrant the following year. Since then he has been fighting a legal battle against attempts to return him to Jordan.
Ms Smith said: “I am already seeking to appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision that it is not safe to deport Abu Qatada and we will continue with deportation action with this and the other Jordanian cases.”
David Davis, the Shadow Home Secretary, said: “The Government should at last answer our calls to focus on prevention and prosecution — for example by allowing the use of intercept evidence in court — rather than just trying to deport these individuals once they are here.”
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Mossad seem to be very good at kidnapping people. Maybe they should grab him and hand him over to the Jordanians.
Brian O Cinneide, eThekwini, Afrika Borwa
There is not one intelligent, realistic, or acceptable reason to justify giving this person protection in a European country. He and his ilk have no regard for the human rights of their victims. Why respect his? Send him back. Feeling warm and fuzzy won't save British lives or end terrorism.
Douglas Cochrane, Halifax,
Solve our problems with the "Human Rights Brigade".....put more judges on the streets.
Mike, Peterborough, Cambs
As this man should be in jail in Jordan why is he here? Send him back, our safety should come well ahead of this man.
Kate, Newcastle, England
Judges are not people to be blamed! They're just doing their job, maintaining the most treasured asset of the country, rule of law and judicial independence. Who to blame then? People who created racial and religious conflict in the world? People who stole oil from the 3rd world? God has the answer
Winifred, London,
So Mr ****** ******, the UKs number one political problem maker and pathological attention seeker was involved in the funding. No surprise. Now THERE'S a man that needs locking up for his own, not to mention OUR protection !!!!!!
Sean, Coventry, UK
If MI5 cannot keep him secure what hope is there of keeping him under house arrest? He will now claim all the benefits he was getting whilst in Belmarsh prison which we will have to pay for. He should be deported immediately if only as an illegal immigrant.
Valerie, Horsham, West Sussex
These judges should be sacked. They have no business in interfering in government policy towards national security. The government should simply deport all of these terrorists back to their home countries regardless.
Dr. Nick Ashley, Huntingdon, England
Ramem, London
Free speech is one thing, but encouraging murder in hate-filled rants is NOT acceptable.
Mark, Durham, UK
I feel like crying. I am sure that my grandfather's generation will be delighted to learn that they fought and died for this country so that people like this can have more protection and resources thrown at them than ordinary, law-abiding citizens who contribute all their lives to the system.
Carol, Manchester, England
This man has not been found guilty of any offence by any court: he should therefore go free.
Peter, London, UK
Unbelievable, just unbelievable, what is this country coming too. Is there any chance of having his address published so some REAL ENGLISHMEN can go and have a chat to try and persuade him to end his evil ways?
Oi! The Spotters, St Albans, England
Fetch the death penalty back for terrorists and forget all human rights ,
Sadly the very stupid rights people are to blame for this type of mess up and should be held accountable by law for these foul ups against British people,I'd like to ask just one thing ...WHERE THE HELL ARE OUR RIGHTS TOO....
Tony Winchester, Southend , G.B.
Deport him to the UAE, that's where his 'passport' said he was from. I'm sure they'll know what to do with him
Norman Pitkin, London, UK
If anyone coming from Jordan can legitimately claim asylum then there should be no direct flights allowed from Jordan. This would add pressure to Jordan to sort itself out, and allow us to deport these people to their first port of call.
That goes for anywhere we can't deport people back to.
JonB, Manchester, UK
How many more times are judges going to use 'case stated' to drive a horse and cart through the Terrorism Act? Probably we should blame judges the next time an act of terrorism is perpetrated in the UK?
We should have charged him with conspiring with others to kill a person or persons unknown!
Mike C, Lonndon, UK
Why are so many English people leaving this Country?
Your answer is above. The PC Brigade rules. Not OK!
Paul, Caistor, England
Ridiculous. Send the man to Jordan!
Louise, London,
So we are now offering greater protection to terrorists than our own citizens. Soon we will be sending posting adds on gumtree...... small detached house, nanny service included, rent free. Applicants must display extreme religious or ideological views and be a non-smoker.
Dan, London, England
The sooner we get rid of this ridiculous rule about deportation the better. Apart from anything else, once extremeists know they can be deported they won't come here in the first place.
Pauline Renton, Camberley, UK
The entire problem stems from the fact that we have these ridiculous regulations granting asylum to anyone who will be punished where they came from. We have to look after ourselves first. There has to be a sense of tough luck, don't break your countries laws and they won't kill you...
Rob, Madrid,
Margaret, Is he really going to get £1,000 a month benefits? Well the man's gotta eat.
The 24 hr survelliance is going to be mighty costly and for an indefinite period too. Even Madonna can't afford that. It will be the UK tax payers who'll pay for this service.
Nicholas, Liverpool, UK
There seems to me to be something sinister not just with the Muslim cleric in question but with the response of "our" judiciary.Their decisions in this case and others appear to be directed more to politically embarrassing the government than to the protection of us all.
John Parker, Hazel Grove, Stockport Cheshire
ridiculous that the law should be protecting a man who would kill and maim because he might have to face a bit of recrimination - it makes an absolute mockery of the asylum laws and the judicial system as a whole. send him back or try him for his crimes abroad here, but to free him is madness!!!!
andrew, madrid, spain
Don't we trust Jordan? This man has been convicted in Jordan of terrorist offences. Mind you perhaps he has been "turned" and is being awfully helpful.
Chuck, Plymouth, UK
I hope that, in the event this creature escapes and/or facilitates additional hostilities, the so-called judge who cut him loose will be prosecuted as an accessory to terrorism. Think much?
Tiffany, St. Louis, USA
Disgraceful, everything about it, blatant threat to national security, more stringent measures are required.
Gavin Taylor, London, England
This terror threat came to the UK illegally and was quite happy to hate us & spread this hatred & desire to murder us at all times whilst abusing our benefits system He has no rights whatsoever - or shouldn't have if it wasn't for our cuddly judges! Deport him & sort our so-called Justice System
LT, Warminster, UK
Exactly what is he allowed to do on bail? Why is he under 22-hour house arrest? Why not 24? Can he have a mobile phone? Or access to a computer? Can he download Skype? Can he send and receive e-mails? Can he receive guests? In short, are we letting him get on with business as usual?
Denis MacEoin, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
What the world has come to. We have no evidence just allegations against him. He said so and so... SO WHAT! How can someones saying something is a crime. This is ridicolous. In the name of security we have surrendered our fundamental freedom: to speak freely.
Ramem, London, UK
It's down to bad legislation, such as the Human Rights Act.
Andrew Iddon, London, UK
Emma , you are a fool waiting to have this man murder someone. All of the evidence says he is dangerous, the only thing that puts us in this position is injustice ABROAD, not here. get an education
Pete Turner, Coventry, U.K.
don't blame the judges, they only interpret the law; it's the politicians that draft them. if the law isn't working - which it patently isn't change it. the real question here is whether the law was drafted this particular way for a security reason, a political reason or just ineptitude.
phil barnes, preston , england
It's fearful how a self admissive such as this man could be excused for his (pre) actions.
There are articles in this online paper outlawing middle class alchoholics and stoners.
This man would honestly destroy but he fits it to a catagory which absolves without reason.
It is tragic.
Kip Hambis, London, UK
Don't be so ridiculous. The judges are making carefully reasoned decisions based on fundamental values that our society sopposedly claims to represent. If we only protect people we approve of then we become just as oppressive as those we look down on.
Emma, Cambridge, UK
I cannot think that any true Brit thinks other than this man certainly needs to go "home" - it is in Jordan - not the UK.
Save us some money = perfect solution.
Phil - Manchester
Phil Pickervance, Denton Manchester, Great Britain
The Special commission that brought in this verdict was set up in this gov's period. What comes home to roost - Perhaps they would like to repeal the act.
He is getting £1000 a month in benefits.
Disgusting. Another reason we cannot rule ourselves?
How much is his security going to cost us?
Margaret, Bristol, UK
The government is on our side its the wigs that are out of touch with the real world - or they don't care what happens to us, as long as they are protected - they should be outed
Marty, London,