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| Abu Qatada May Claim Legal Compensation |
| 2002-12-17 |
| Suspected Al Qaeda members and other alleged foreign terrorists will be automatically eligible to claim legal aid under new government rules, which will make it easier for them to escape deportation. Ohfergawdsake! The changes, introduced by Lord Irvine, the Lord Chancellor, After all, what's it there for, if not things like this? The 14, some of whom are detained under emergency powers introduced by David Blunkett, the Home Secretary, in the wake of September 11, are appealing against detention without trial or deportation before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission. Among those who could benefit are Abu Qatada, described as a âbin Laden ambassadorâ. As with all legal aid claims, the foreign suspects will not be eligible if their wealth and income exceed Government limits. But first you've got to prove it, and if all their income is through the back door, you won't. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |
| #1 As an Englishman, you can mark me down as completely pissed off about this. Thanks for nothing Lord Irvine. |
| Posted by: Tone 2002-12-17 14:47:04 |