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The radical Islamist preacher Abu Qatada is to be released on bail within 24 hours, officials say.The radical Islamist preacher Abu Qatada is to be released on bail within 24 hours, officials say.
A senior judge has signed papers authorising the release of Qatada, previously described as Osama Bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe.A senior judge has signed papers authorising the release of Qatada, previously described as Osama Bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe.
The preacher will be subjected to a 22-hour home curfew and other restrictions on his liberty. The Palestinian-Jordanian preacher will be subjected to a 22-hour home curfew and other restrictions on his liberty.
The government is currently appealing against a court decision to block his deportation to Jordan.The government is currently appealing against a court decision to block his deportation to Jordan.
Qatada is being held in Long Lartin jail in Worcestershire. Qatada is currently being held in Long Lartin jail in Worcestershire.
He became one of the UK's most wanted men in December 2001 when he went on the run on the eve of government moves to introduce anti-terror laws allowing suspects to be detained without charge or trial. Last month he won an appeal against deportation amid concerns that evidence gained from torture could be used against him in a future trial.
Restrictions
He was granted bail by the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC).
The bail order signed by Mr Justice Mitting at SIAC lists severe restrictions on Qatada's movements and behaviour, including a ban on attending a mosque and leading prayers or religious instruction.
As well as a 22-hour curfew, with permission to leave the home twice each day, other measures include a ban on attending any kind of meeting and a ban on mobiles, computers and using the internet.
Police have special permission to enter and search his home while Qatada is banned from having guests other than family and solicitors.
The bail conditions also state that among the people Qatada is banned from meeting in London is Osama bin Laden.
Wanted man
Qatada became one of the UK's most wanted men in December 2001 when he went on the run on the eve of government moves to introduce anti-terror laws allowing suspects to be detained without charge or trial.
In October 2002 the authorities tracked him down to a council house in south London and took him to Belmarsh Prison.In October 2002 the authorities tracked him down to a council house in south London and took him to Belmarsh Prison.
He was eventually freed on bail in March 2005, but was made the subject of a control order to limit his movements.He was eventually freed on bail in March 2005, but was made the subject of a control order to limit his movements.
In August that year he was taken back into custody pending the extradition to Jordan.In August that year he was taken back into custody pending the extradition to Jordan.
Qatada last month won an appeal against deportation to Jordan but remained in prison.
Last month he was granted bail by the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC).