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| Abu Qatada arrested pending new extradition |
| 2012-04-17 |
| And this time they truly, doley mean it. Would a politician lie? Hate cleric Abu Qatada has been arrested and returned to custody pending a fresh attempt to deport him to Jordan. Theresa May, the Home Secretary, is expected to tell MPs this afternoon that an agreement has been reached with Jordan to ensure his removal. Assurances have been sought to allay fears by the European Court of Human Rights that he will face trial with evidence obtained by torture. However, despite facing a fresh deportation order, Qatada's lawyers will be able to launch a fresh legal challenge against his removal. A Home Office spokesperson said: "UK Border Agency officers have today arrested Abu Qatada and told him that we intend to resume deportation proceedings against him. "The Home Secretary will make a statement to Parliament later." |
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