PM 'determined to deport Qatada'


The Prime Minister and King Abdullah discussed the long-running battle to have Qatada removed to stand trial in Jordan during talks in Downing Street. They were briefed on the subject by Home Secretary Theresa May.

The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Siac) last month upheld Qatada's appeal against deportation as it ruled that despite assurances from the Arab kingdom, it could not be sure evidence from witnesses who had been tortured would not be included in a retrial in his homeland.



The appeal is not expected to be heard until the new year.



After the talks, a Number 10 spokesman said: "The King and the Prime Minister emphasised the commitment in both countries to continue to work closely together to find a solution that would allow his return to Jordan."

The two men also discussed Jordan's forthcoming parliamentary elections and issues in the wider Middle East, including Syria, Egypt, and Israel and the Palestinian territories.

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