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The Law Lords have ruled that radical cleric Abu Qatada can be deported from the UK to Jordan where he faces jail for terrorism.

Abu Qatada, 48, one of Europe’s most influential extremists, had alleged that his conviction in Jordan was based on evidence extracted by torture.

The home secretary said she was “delighted” at the decision, calling him “a truly dangerous individual”.

Abu Qatada’s lawyer said she had lodged an application to appeal.

Gareth Peirce has submitted an application to the European Court of Human Rights. Her client cannot be deported until the appeal bid has been considered.

The five Law Lords who unanimously backed Abu Qatada’s removal also supported the deportation of two Algerian terrorism suspects, known as RB and U, whose cases covered similar grounds.

via BBC NEWS | UK | Law Lords back Qatada deportation.

Even if I don’t like torture, I consider that someone who has been fighting democracy and rejecting Human Rights, does not have right to demand them. Specially because after he was freed by UK Government, he  has continued speaking against Great Britain.

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