This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/6619449.stm
The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 2 | Version 3 |
|---|---|
| Terror suspects set for release | Terror suspects set for release |
| (19 minutes later) | |
| Five Libyan terrorist suspects currently held in prison in the UK are to be released on bail. | |
| The five were due to be deported to Libya under an agreement signed by the UK and Libyan governments. | |
| But a major ruling halted the deportations after judges decided the men's human rights were at risk. | But a major ruling halted the deportations after judges decided the men's human rights were at risk. |
| Two of the men argued in court they could be jailed and tortured if sent home, despite a special deal between the UK and Libya. | Two of the men argued in court they could be jailed and tortured if sent home, despite a special deal between the UK and Libya. |
| The two men, held in Long Lartin prison, in Worcestershire, have been granted bail in principle, with restrictive terms to be finalised. | |
| FOREIGN SUSPECTS FACING DEPORTATION 23 listed Four have lost appealsThree withdrawn appealsTwo won appeals14 awaiting hearings or decisions UK signs Libya deal Terror suspects profiled | FOREIGN SUSPECTS FACING DEPORTATION 23 listed Four have lost appealsThree withdrawn appealsTwo won appeals14 awaiting hearings or decisions UK signs Libya deal Terror suspects profiled |
| In the first test of the case, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Siac) said DD and AS could not be sent back to Libya. | In the first test of the case, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Siac) said DD and AS could not be sent back to Libya. |
| The Home Office said it had opposed bail in all the cases involving Libyans, and that the decision to grant it had been a matter for Siac. | The Home Office said it had opposed bail in all the cases involving Libyans, and that the decision to grant it had been a matter for Siac. |
| "We believe these individuals should continue to be detained - particularly since Siac has agreed that at least two of these individuals are a threat to the national security of the UK," said a statement. | "We believe these individuals should continue to be detained - particularly since Siac has agreed that at least two of these individuals are a threat to the national security of the UK," said a statement. |
| The Home Office asked for strict bail conditions to be imposed. Ministers are also appealing the ruling. | The Home Office asked for strict bail conditions to be imposed. Ministers are also appealing the ruling. |
| Under international human rights law, the UK does not deport people to regimes where they may face persecution or torture. | Under international human rights law, the UK does not deport people to regimes where they may face persecution or torture. |
| But in October 2005, the government signed a historic deal with Libya, under which Colonel Gaddafi's government pledged not to mistreat anyone deported to Tripoli from the UK. | But in October 2005, the government signed a historic deal with Libya, under which Colonel Gaddafi's government pledged not to mistreat anyone deported to Tripoli from the UK. |
| Similar memorandums of understanding have been signed with Jordan and Lebanon. A different diplomatic agreement is in place with Algeria covering the treatment of returnees. | Similar memorandums of understanding have been signed with Jordan and Lebanon. A different diplomatic agreement is in place with Algeria covering the treatment of returnees. |
| In evidence placed before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, the security services said the men posed a real danger to the UK because of their alleged links to terrorist organisations and networks. | In evidence placed before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, the security services said the men posed a real danger to the UK because of their alleged links to terrorist organisations and networks. |
| One of the two men was tried in his absence in Italy for allegedly being part of a cell of Islamist extremists planning an attack in Europe. | One of the two men was tried in his absence in Italy for allegedly being part of a cell of Islamist extremists planning an attack in Europe. |