Abu Hamza could face extradition
The Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri can be extradited to the US to face terrorism charges, a court has ruled.
Egyptian-born Hamza is currently serving a seven-year jail term in the UK for inciting murder and race hate.
The 49-year-old from west London is wanted by the American authorities on 11 charges.
The City of Westminster Magistrates Court approved the extradition, but the decision has to be ratified by the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith.
Guardian report here.
Personally, I don't agree with America setting itself up as the world court on such issues. And, I think it is questionable that a judge in this country is prepared to extradite someone to America with its bad human rights record in relation to murder, kidnapping and torturing of inmates held without charge and trial in Guantanamo Bay.
A mixture of law, politics, autobiography and humour. Once described as "The Devilish Advocate" (Guardian), I do have the ability to provoke a response. Sometimes it comes from someone who uses a thought process, and sometimes from jerks usually associated with the knee.
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