Ali Charaf Damache extradition case heard on terrorism charges

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Ali Charaf Damache’s extradition proceedings on US terrorism charges were heard in the High Court, reported on 25 November 2014.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission was granted permission to assist the court on human-rights issues, including alleged inhuman and degrading treatment and potential denial of justice.

The related proceedings concerning the Director of Public Prosecutions’ reasons for not directing a prosecution were to be heard alongside the extradition case.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.