Nazias
06-10-07, 11:09 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Thursday 4th October 2007
Babar Ahmad Moved To HMP Long Lartin
On Thursday 4th October 2007, Babar was moved to HMP Long Lartin*. Supporters are requested to now write to him at the following address:
Babar Ahmad MX5383
HMP Long Lartin
South Littleton
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 8TZ
BRITISH GOVERNMENT GIVEN UNTIL 19TH OCT TO RESPOND TO EUROPE
On Thursday 4th October 2007, Babar's solicitors were informed that the British Government had been granted their request for a second extension by the European Court of Human Rights. Intitially, the deadline set by the European Court was mid September 2007, for the British Government to respond to the Court's questions. They then requested an extension until the end of September 2007, which was granted and now a second extension until the 19th Ocober 2007 has been permitted.
Previously, the President of the Grand Chamber in the European Court requested that a hold be placed on the extradition, to allow them to give the case 'proper consideration'.
Babar Ahmad’s solicitors, from Birnberg Peirce and Partners, are now due to make final representations to Europe following the response by the British Government.
If the European Court of Human Rights refuses to intervene, then no other appeal stage remains and Babar would be extradited to the US imminently.
Babar Ahmad's family stated: “We hope that the European Court will decide that Babar should not be extradited, especially without a prima facie case. The assurance given by the US Embassy is not sufficient, in our opinion, to safeguard Babar's Human Rights. We continue to have hope whilst remaining positive and pray for Babar's swift return.”
(Side note: Babar Ahmad is accused of running websites supporting Chechen and Taliban rebels.)
For further information email freebabarahmad@yahoo.co.uk or phone 07963 537779.
Babar's solicitor: Ms Gareth Peirce from Birnberg Peirce and Partners
Tel: 0207 911 0166
www.freebabarahmad.com
* Haroon Rashid Aswat was also moved to HMP Long Lartin
Source: Free Babar Ahmad / http://www.cageprisoners.com/campaigns.php?id=575
Babar Ahmad Moved To HMP Long Lartin
On Thursday 4th October 2007, Babar was moved to HMP Long Lartin*. Supporters are requested to now write to him at the following address:
Babar Ahmad MX5383
HMP Long Lartin
South Littleton
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 8TZ
BRITISH GOVERNMENT GIVEN UNTIL 19TH OCT TO RESPOND TO EUROPE
On Thursday 4th October 2007, Babar's solicitors were informed that the British Government had been granted their request for a second extension by the European Court of Human Rights. Intitially, the deadline set by the European Court was mid September 2007, for the British Government to respond to the Court's questions. They then requested an extension until the end of September 2007, which was granted and now a second extension until the 19th Ocober 2007 has been permitted.
Previously, the President of the Grand Chamber in the European Court requested that a hold be placed on the extradition, to allow them to give the case 'proper consideration'.
Babar Ahmad’s solicitors, from Birnberg Peirce and Partners, are now due to make final representations to Europe following the response by the British Government.
If the European Court of Human Rights refuses to intervene, then no other appeal stage remains and Babar would be extradited to the US imminently.
Babar Ahmad's family stated: “We hope that the European Court will decide that Babar should not be extradited, especially without a prima facie case. The assurance given by the US Embassy is not sufficient, in our opinion, to safeguard Babar's Human Rights. We continue to have hope whilst remaining positive and pray for Babar's swift return.”
(Side note: Babar Ahmad is accused of running websites supporting Chechen and Taliban rebels.)
For further information email freebabarahmad@yahoo.co.uk or phone 07963 537779.
Babar's solicitor: Ms Gareth Peirce from Birnberg Peirce and Partners
Tel: 0207 911 0166
www.freebabarahmad.com
* Haroon Rashid Aswat was also moved to HMP Long Lartin
Source: Free Babar Ahmad / http://www.cageprisoners.com/campaigns.php?id=575