Category: terrorism

Abdulrahim v Council of the European Union and another – WLR Daily

Posted June 3rd, 2013 in EC law, human rights, intelligence services, law reports, lists, terrorism by sally

Abdulrahim v Council of the European Union and another (Case C-239/12P); [2013] WLR (D) 208

“Despite the removal of his name from a ‘terrorist watch list’, established by Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, to which his name had been added by Council Regulation (EC) 1330/2008, the applicant retained an interest in having the courts of the European Union recognise that he should never have been included on the list since the removal of his name did not dispose of his constitutional claims.”

WLR Daily, 28th May 2013

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Woolwich attack footage will stir debate over contempt laws – The Guardian

Posted May 28th, 2013 in contempt of court, internet, juries, media, murder, news, terrorism, trials by sally

“With videos and pictures being posted online and tweeted hundreds of times what does it mean when a trial comes about?”

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The Guardian, 24th May 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Theresa May lines up new measures to combat terrorism – The Guardian

Posted May 28th, 2013 in bills, intelligence services, internet, news, proscribed organisations, telecommunications, terrorism by sally

“Theresa May, the home secretary, has proposed a raft of measures to combat the radicalisation of Muslims, including new controls on the internet and the banning of groups preaching hate.”

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The Guardian, 26th May 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Abu Qatada launches fresh bid to be released from prison – The Independent

Posted May 20th, 2013 in bail, deportation, detention, human rights, immigration, news, terrorism, torture, tribunals by sally

“Radical cleric Abu Qatada will launch a fresh bid for freedom today as he seeks to be released from prison at an immigration tribunal.”

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The Independent, 20th May 2013

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Government response to the report on the operation in 2012 of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 – Home Office

Posted May 16th, 2013 in human rights, legislation, news, reports, terrorism, terrorism prevention & investigation measures by sally

“The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May): In accordance with section 20(2), 20(3), 20(4) and 20(5) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation (David Anderson QC) prepared a report on the operation of the Act in 2012, which I laid before the House on 14 March 2013.”

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Home Office, 16th May 2013

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Birmingham terror ringleader gets five life sentences for plot – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 26th, 2013 in gangs, news, sentencing, terrorism by tracey

“The ringleader of a Birmingham terror cell who plotted for the worst attack on
UK soil was today given five life sentences.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th April 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Dart, Alom and Mahmood jailed for preparing for acts of terrorism – BBC News

Posted April 25th, 2013 in conspiracy, explosives, news, sentencing, terrorism by sally

“Three British men have been jailed at the Old Bailey for engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism.”

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BBC News, 25th April 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Can Britain withdraw from the European human rights convention? – The Guardian

Posted April 24th, 2013 in human rights, news, terrorism, torture, treaties by sally

“It is theoretically possible to withdraw temporarily from the European convention on human rights particularly over matters involving terrorism.”

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The Guardian, 24th April 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Theresa May to set out next steps over Abu Qatada deportation – The Guardian

Posted April 24th, 2013 in appeals, deportation, evidence, news, terrorism, torture by sally

“Theresa May is to detail renewed diplomatic attempts to secure fresh assurances from Jordan that the radical Islamist preacher Abu Qatada will not face a trial based on torture-obtained evidence if he is deported from Britain.”

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The Guardian, 24th April 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Jihadist suspect cannot be extradited to United States because of his mental illness – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted April 22nd, 2013 in appeals, conspiracy, extradition, human rights, mental health, news, terrorism by sally

“The Strasbourg Court has ruled that a terrorist suspect detained in the United Kingdom’s Broadmoor hospital should not be extradited to the United States because of the risk that his mental condition would deteriorate there.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 21st April 2013

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Luton terror plot: four jailed over plan to bomb army centre – The Guardian

Posted April 18th, 2013 in armed forces, explosives, news, sentencing, terrorism by sally

“Two British terrorists who discussed plans for an al-Qaida-inspired attack in the UK have been ordered to serve up to 16 years and three months in jail.”

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The Guardian, 18th April 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Abu Qatada could face prosecution in UK, says Theresa May – The Guardian

Posted April 18th, 2013 in bail, evidence, news, prosecutions, terrorism by sally

“The home secretary, Theresa May, has said police are examining evidence seized over the recent arrest of Islamic cleric Abu Qatada to see if he can be prosecuted in UK courts.”

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The Guardian, 18th April 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Abu Qatada: Home Office seeks Supreme Court appeal permission – BBC News

Posted April 17th, 2013 in appeals, deportation, news, Supreme Court, terrorism, torture by sally

“The government has asked for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court against a ruling preventing the deportation of radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada.”

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BBC News, 17th April 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Stoke terror sentences revised – BBC News

Posted April 16th, 2013 in news, sentencing, terrorism by sally

“Three convicted terrorists have had their sentences quashed and replaced with new terms.”

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BBC News, 16th April 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Human rights court blocks extradition of UK-based terror suspect to US – The Guardian

Posted April 16th, 2013 in extradition, human rights, mental health, news, terrorism by sally

“Extraditing a UK-based terror suspect to an American ‘supermax’ high security prison would constitute ‘inhuman or degrading treatment’, the European court of human rights (ECHR) has ruled.”

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The Guardian, 16th April 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Restrictions on terror suspect student relaxed by court – BBC News

Posted April 15th, 2013 in appeals, news, terrorism, terrorism prevention & investigation measures, universities by sally

“Restrictions on a terror suspect who is studying at a London university should be relaxed, the High Court has ruled.”

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BBC News, 13th April 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Two men guilty of terror charges – BBC News

Posted April 10th, 2013 in conspiracy, guilty pleas, news, terrorism by sally

“Two men from Birmingham have pleaded guilty to being part of a terrorist cell whose leaders were planning a suicide bomb attack in the UK.”

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BBC News, 10th April 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Last week not a good one for Theresa May: not just Abu Qatada – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in appeals, asylum, deportation, human rights, immigration, news, terrorism by sally

“Hot on the Home Secretary’s loss of the Abu Qatada appeal, a reverse for her in another deportation case about someone whom the Court of Appeal described as ‘an important and significant member of a group of Islamist extremists in the UK,’ and who was said to have links – direct or indirect – with men involved in the failed July 21 2005 bombing plot.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 31st March 2013

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Abu Qatada’s deportation is unlikely, but charges might see him jailed – The Guardian

Posted March 28th, 2013 in appeals, bail, deportation, immigration, news, terrorism, tribunals by tracey

“UK courts have ruled against sending Abu Qatada to Jordan, but now he might be charged for allegedly breaching bail conditions.”

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The Guardian, 27th March 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Abu Qatada: Government loses deportation appeal – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2013 in appeals, deportation, evidence, immigration, news, terrorism, torture by tracey

“Home Secretary Theresa May has lost her appeal against a ruling preventing the
deportation of preacher Abu Qatada.”

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BBC News, 27th March 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk