Interestingly (or not) the human rights watch chap was hopeful that the fact that Jordan want him so badly, and the publicity of this case could apply pressure to Jordan to denounce torture (which is a good thing obviously). Before this is scoffed at, he also said that it had worked in other countries in recent times. It won't have a bearing on this case but could at least have a positive effect.
then he'll have no cause to spout his bile about
That is so far beyond naive and stupid, you couldn't see it with Hubble...
I think we should keep him here for the rest of his natural. We would know where he is, monitor his communications and neuter his terrorist activities completely, then there'd be no need to worry about torture-based evidence.
The only thing that was missing on his return to the house where he's living was someone to step forward and stick a custard pie in his smirking face. Imagine THAT image going viral.
I respect the judical ruling, however much it grates, for upholding the liberal principles we are fortunate to have in this country.
It would seem to me that the terms of his bail are sufficent to nulify his ability to be a threat. We should ask Jordan for a financial contribution towards his retention in this country and simply forget the whole affair until there is enough legitimate evidence to put him on trial.
Afternote: I am quite surprised that the terms of his bail have been sanctioned despite an apparent lack of legitimate evidence required to deport him for trial or to place him on trial here. Any innocent man should rightly be indignant with the curtailing of his liberties under these conditions. Perhaps this will be the next legal challenge used to rub our noses in this wholly unsavoury affair.
I think we should keep him here for the rest of his natural. We would know where he is, monitor his communications and neuter his terrorist activities completely,
I think he's cost us enough. Someone else can take a turn funding him.
I don't know this newspaper, so can make no comment on it's political standpoint but even if it half true, he can foxtrot right oscar.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/terror-kingpin-abu-qatadas-freedom-1433193
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/nov/13/abu-qatada-english-court
£100K per week in surveillance on top of the £3M in legal aid on top of his benefits? No wonder he's smiling.
Much as I find his outpourings vile, weasley and offensive, especially considering that we are all contributing to his benefits bill, we have the concept of free speech in this country. If he is suspected of incitement, charge him. If he is suspected of hate crime, charge him. If he is suspected of doing *anything* illegal, charge him. If not, let him go. Detaining him only reinforces his stance in the mind of his deluded followers. We have had years to put a case together FFS! Alternatively, let him go, put him under surveillance and as soon as he commits an offense, nick him!
Banned from travelling on the Tube, or by train, car, motorbike or bus
Excellent rule!
So he can only travel by van, lorry, coach, quad bike, aeroplane or ferry ...
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You forgot helicopters and jet packs.
and bikes!
we have the concept of free speech in this country
Provided you toe the line of popular opinion and don't write anything contentious on FaceAche.
How many people have been arrested/investigated for stupid comments they've put on an internet page?
Free speech? pfffft.
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Didn't we use to condemn Aparthied South Africa for detention without cause and Banning Orders?
A Banning Order, and he has yet to be convicted of any crime. Welcome to Airstrip One...
Anyone else think there's a bit of a similarity.....
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between Dave looking fed up there, and....
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If he did the Movember thing, we'd be there 😆
I 'ave a waffer theen meent for Dave.
