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| UK to expel 500 radical Muslims |
| 2005-08-08 |
| LONDON: Five hundred radical Muslim extremists are to be deported by the British government, reports the News of the World newspaper. The paper claims that the immigration officials have already been given a list of names — compiled by MI5 — and told to begin proceedings. The first could be sent back to their homeland over the next two weeks. Among the first to be deported will be a dozen radical clerics. But hundreds of other foreign extremists, including some Islamic bookshop owners, writers, teachers and website operators will also go. Home Secretary Charles Clarke will begin the process when he returns from holiday this week. He will issue deportation orders and the people will be forcibly sent back. They will then be able to appeal — from abroad. All 500 have been taken from a "watch list" of extremists compiled over the past five years by the Intelligence Service. Their identities are being kept secret so that they will not be able to go into hiding or mount a legal challenge. Officials at both the Home Office and the Foreign Office revealed an "initial wave" of up to 100 people will be booted out in the next month. Another 100 foreign nationals will then be sent home by the end of the year. And 300 more will be sent home next year once the government has new laws in place to strip them of their British citizenship and force them back to the countries of their birth. Over the next week agreements will be completed with 10 African and Middle Eastern countries to make sure they will accept the extremists. The government has already signed a "memorandum of understanding" with Jordan. Similar agreements will be made with nine other countries including Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Kenya and Lebanon. The government is also trying to do a deal with Saudi Arabia. News of the massive crackdown follows Prime Minister Tony Blair’s announcement on Friday of a purge on terrorists and extremists. A senior Home Office official said: "Just as the police operation over the past four weeks has been dynamic and fast-paced, so will our response." The News of the World also claimed parliament will be recalled. MPs will be ordered to cut their holidays and be back in Westminster in five weeks. On September 12 the new Anti-Terrorism Bill will be presented to parliament. One prominent Muslim cleric on Saturday caused outrage by comparing the crackdown on extremists to Adolf Hitler’s demonisation of the Jews in pre-war Germany. Dr Mohammed Naseem, chairman of the Birmingham Mosque, said: "He (Hitler) started a process of elimination of Jewish people. I see the similarities." Anti-terror cops are continuing to probe a haul of fake passports handed to them by the News of the World last week. |
| Posted by:Angavinter Whereter2739 |
| #18 mojo... The old copter interrogation technique! It does work.. |
| Posted by: 3dc 2005-08-08 16:56 |
| #17 "Some problems are best disposed of from a great height - over water..." -- James Mason (in character) "North by Northwest" |
| Posted by: mojo 2005-08-08 16:43 |
| #16 Especially ironic considering some of those being eject have commented on the fact that Hitler had the right idea towards the Jews. Never mind the fact the Nazis had a lot to do with the Islamist movement in the early 20th century. |
| Posted by: Andrew Ian Dodge 2005-08-08 16:08 |
| #15 Mojo, exactly there is no need to demonise the moose limbs as they do a great job of doing it for themselves. To compare the two situations is a joke and shows that they have lost the ability to even think rationally.... |
| Posted by: Shistos Shistadogloo 2005-08-08 15:03 |
| #14 Trial baloon. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2005-08-08 14:32 |
| #13 will begin the process Is this going to be one of those oh, so legally-proper kabuki dances that lasts 6 years through 17 layers of appeals? |
| Posted by: Shesh Angoluth9427 2005-08-08 13:43 |
| #12 I think the main difference was that the Jews weren't actually doing anything to deserve being targeted for abuse by the Nazis, wasn't it? I mean, there weren't any evil hook-nosed jews blowing up on streetcars in Berlin in the early 30's, were there? |
| Posted by: mojo 2005-08-08 11:27 |
| #11 I will believe it when I see it. The England is more badly infested with TRANZIs as it is with "radical" muslims. The first case will be filed to stop the deportations in the law courts before those civil servants who will half hearted enforce this straighten their ties. Good Luck Tony, Clarke should be home today doing this not screwing around on vacation. That is the first indication that this will not happen. |
| Posted by: Sock Puppet 0’ Doom 2005-08-08 11:17 |
| #10 I'm doubtful for two reasons. The first is that it is from News of the World, not known for its accuracy. Second is that there is a huge welfare state establishment that exists to a considerable extent to help people like this avoid government oversight and control. Hook Hand, for one, has played on this establishment like a trumpet, getting more than a million pounds of government money while delaying his departure by years. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2005-08-08 11:15 |
| #9 this seems like a good idea. |
| Posted by: liberalhawk 2005-08-08 11:03 |
| #8 Betcha they are still there by this time next year. What is Ladbrokes giving, Bulldog? |
| Posted by: John Cleese 2005-08-08 11:02 |
| #7 Well, here's hoping the story's right. 500 would be a fair start. Followers too, please. |
| Posted by: .com 2005-08-08 10:06 |
| #6 Dr Mohammed Naseem...If Blair was Hitler he would torch your sorry a** and the rest of your islam-cockroach brethern. |
| Posted by: anymouse 2005-08-08 10:02 |
| #5 "He (Hitler) started a process of elimination of Jewish people. I see the similarities." That's because you've been taught the Jews were rabble-rousers, instigators, and terrorists and got what they deserved. Therefore, the process is exactly the same, as far as you're concerned! |
| Posted by: Bobby 2005-08-08 09:51 |
| #4 If they can't reach aggreement with their native land to take them back, then this may be an opportunity to populate Hans Island. .... the people will be forcibly sent back. They will then be able to appeal — from abroad. Now there's a 'due process' I can agree with. If it doesn't do anything else, this action by the British government should mute a bunch of loud mouths spewing sedition and treachery. |
| Posted by: GK 2005-08-08 09:43 |
| #3 A journey of a thousand li starts with one step. |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2005-08-08 08:45 |
| #2 Heh. D'ya think Mr. Clarke just mighta considered this important enough to return early from holiday?? Too little too late, but at least it is some progress. |
| Posted by: DanNY 2005-08-08 08:26 |
| #1 Oh purr-lease, Dr Mohammed Naseem. Blame everyone else apart from the moonbats in your midst. We'll be lucky if we kick out 5, let alone 500. I However, if we don't start work on removing the nasties I fear we will sadly see someting akin to Krystalnacht occurring here in the future. |
| Posted by: Howard UK 2005-08-08 07:48 |