Immigration
Abu Qatada given stringent bail conditions
The man deemed a threat to national security has been released on bail in London - which will have been pre-assessed by MI5. Among other tough measures he will not be allowed to leave the general area and will also have no access to the internet or electronic communications devices.
Lawyers for the preacher told the Special Immigration Appeals Commission on Monday that his continued detention was unreasonable.Ed Fitzgerald QC said: "There comes a time when it's just too long, however grave the risks."
The UK government wanted the cleric to stay in jail while diplomats try to strike a new deal with Jordan which would satisfy the European Court that the 51-year-old would not be tried on evidence obtained from torture.
The judge gave Home Secretary Theresa May three months to show that British diplomats had made progress in these negotiations or else see Abu Qatada's stringent bail conditions revoked.
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03/03/2012 18:47:02
Better late than never Rush....Unfortunately, it may be too late.The illegals are here in such hmgrnuubees that the politicians areready to just change the laws toaccomodate the law breakers.And what about the rest of us who have to follow the law and payour taxes? Better speak up quick!