Posted on 11/30/2006 2:45:29 AM PST by Mrs Ivan
Two terrorist suspects today lost their High Court battle to avoid extradition to the U.S.. Lawyers for Haroon Rashid Aswat and Babar Ahmad argued that, despite U.S. assurances, there was 'a real risk' that the men would be mistreated, or tried and sentenced as enemy combatants if sent to America.
Dismissing their appeal, Lord Justice Laws, sitting in London with Mr Justice Walker, said the allegation that the US might violate undertakings given to the UK "would require proof of a quality entirely lacking here".
Ahmad, a computer expert from Tooting, south London, is accused of running websites inciting murder and urging Muslims to fight a holy war and also to raise money for the Taliban.
Aswat, a British man arrested in Africa, faces trial on charges of plotting to set up a camp in Bly, Oregon, to train fighters for war in Afghanistan. He has been fighting extradition to the US since being arrested in Zambia and held in the UK.
At a recent hearing, Edward Fitzgerald QC, appearing for both men, asked two senior judges to halt extradition, arguing there was a danger that their human rights would be abused, despite diplomatic assurances from the US Government.
The QC told Lord Justice Laws, sitting with Mr Justice Walker, that the men also faced the risk of extraordinary rendition - the process of removing terrorist suspects to third countries for interrogation - and being held in solitary confinement.
He said they were in danger of being indefinitely detained at Guantanamo Bay under a military order applying to foreign citizens, or tried and sentenced by a military commission as enemy combatants in what would amount to "a flagrant denial of justice" and European human rights laws.
Mr Fitzgerald told the judges they should not rely on assurances given by the Americans that the men would be treated fairly.
Oh, boohoo!
Have fun with them!
You are Mr. Ivan are just too cool. Love your posts. :-)
'Have fun with them!'
If they get bored with these two, we've got loads of others - just ask! :)
Haroon and Babar shouldn't worry as Nancy Pelosi will be in favor of turning every terrorist at Guantanamo Bay lose.
Do you think we could send them a few extra?
Kind of a bonus? ;)
The party is over, wise guys!
Look at the Muslim mini-demons wailing at the prospect of being sent to a country that will mete out proper punishment. Here's hoping they get sent to rotten prisons for a long long long time
'Do you think we could send them a few extra?
Kind of a bonus? ;)'
You start rounding them up, I'll get onto bookings at Ryanair. No, hang on - Sending even terrorists by Ryanair could be construed as torture! :D
lol. I think BA have a couple of 767s they're not using right now ... ;)
What's a "dition", and what would you do with an extra one?
Why does the US want these people?
:)
I would imagine that your chaps might like to ask them a few questions - politely, of course. ;)
LOL. Good riddence, eh?
Don't know what they're worried about, though. The worst they'll get at Gitmo is the comfy chair.
'lol. I think BA have a couple of 767s they're not using right now ... ;)'
Yeah, it's their new gimmick - glow in the dark airliners!
Thank you. That's really sweet! :)
I truly appreciate all your and MadIvan's postings. Are there many Brits with your inclinations or are you voices in the wilderness? The tone from the press from much of Britain is so leftish and anti-american...it is comforting to know that there are at least two souls who haven't been swept by with such sentiments.
Of course politely.
Yeah theres a few of us on here :)
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