[See 24 September 2009 update below]
Terrorism suspect released without evidence being disclosed
A terrorism suspect regarded by the Government as one of the most dangerous in Britain has been released from virtual house arrest by the Home Secretary, amid allegations the authorities wish to avoid disclosing the evidence against him.
The man, known as AF, has never been charged and allegations against him have never been heard in a public court.
However, he has been under a "control order" since 2006 because of alleged links to Islamic terrorists.
The order was withdrawn last week and AF, who is of Libyan descent, has had his electronic tag removed, despite still being classed as a threat by the Government.
Control orders restrict the movements and behaviour of suspects the government feels unable to prosecute in courts.
Lord Pannick, QC, who led AF's legal team told The Times: “The Home Secretary has some explaining to do.
"Does he now accept that there was no need for the control order which imposed severe restrictions on AF . . . or does he still think there is a need for controls but is unwilling to provide details of the allegations against AF?
"If the latter, does he accept that the control order regime is defective and should be scrapped?”
UPDATE: 24 September 2009
Another Control Order blow for the government
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.
Don't forget the Libyan link, next we will have the MoJ saying they didn't want the control order lifted and it had nothing to do with the two for one offer down at the local Libyan take away.
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