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UK to extradite Ahmad to US
Charles Clarke has ordered the extradition of Babar Ahmad to the US to face trial on alleged terrorism offences, the Home Office has said. It said the home secretary had "given full consideration" to representations made on Mr Ahmad's behalf. Mr Ahmad, 31, a computer expert Mr Ahmad is being held in Woodhill Prison, Milton Keynes. On a posting on his website he said: "This decision should only come as a surprise to those who thought that there was still justice for Muslims in Britain. Yeah right.. "I entrust my affairs to Allah and His Words from the Quran." The Muslim Council of Britain said it was "very disappointed" in the extradition ruling. I get the impression that Allah's gonna be a great source of consolation over the coming years, pal. It questioned the fairness of the Extradition Treaty 2003 under which the US government does not have to prove to the UK that there is a prima facie case to answer. Got to love it. "If our government has any evidence of wrongdoing on the part of Babar Ahmad then he should be charged in this country and put on trial here," spokesman Inayat Bunglawala said.Yeah, but the Americans can fry him... Meanwhile, a spokesman for his family said: "In effect, this sends a message to British Muslims that there is no legal and democratic means to air your concerns." Yeah right.. "We held protests, wrote letters, lobbied MPs and compiled petitions of over 15,000 signatures... Yawn.. "If the floodgates for extradition are allowed to be opened, it will be British Muslims that will be targeted - the very people the British government was hoping to win support from in the fight against terrorism." We will win the fight against terrorism with or without the support of the Muslim community in the UK. However, the Muslim community in the UK has much to lose by supporting men such as this. In May 2005, a District Court judge ruled Mr Ahmad could be extradited, and the case was sent to the home secretary for final approval. A Home Office spokesman said: "The home secretary has given full consideration to complex representations that have been made on Mr Ahmad's behalf, but is satisfied that the conditions for his extradition have been met. It's hi-ho and off to Club Gitmo you go.. "It is a matter for Mr Ahmad as to whether he wishes to appeal this decision and the earlier decision of the District Judge that he is extraditable." The Labour MP for Tooting, Sadiq Khan, told BBC News 24 Mr Ahmad should face any trial in the UK.Sadiq Khan - almost the same name as one of the 7/7 boomers.. "The allegations are that Babar Ahmad committed these criminal offences whilst in the UK, whilst a British citizen and whilst in London - if that is the case, the obvious question is why can't and why shouldn't he be tried in the UK?" Cos our cousins be wantin a word.. In claims dating back to 1997, the US government has accused Mr Ahmad of "conspiring to support terrorism", saying he "sought, invited and solicited contributions" via websites and e-mails.Another Islamo-snuff-fetishist.. The US Department of State has claimed that websites run by Mr Ahmad urged Muslims to use "every means at their disposal" to train for jihad, or holy war. Such a nice boy... The websites are said to call for support for terrorist causes in Afghanistan and Chechnya, as well as encouraging the transfer of money and useful equipment via the sites. It is also alleged Mr Ahmad tried to set up a terrorist training camp in Arizona.Surely you mean a soccer camp... His lawyers have said Mr Ahmad would be at risk of the death penalty if he was sent to the US and transferred to military jurisdiction. Yes yes yes!! The extradition order comes under UK legislation designed to speed up the extradition of suspected terrorists, which came into force in January 2004. The government is fully committed to completing extradition cases relating to terrorist offences as quickly as possible. Under the act there is no requirement for the US authorities to present a prima facie case, although UK authorities must do so in seeking extraditions from the US. EFL. Throw the fookin key away.. Posted by: Howard UK 2005-11-16 |
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