Ali Charaf Damache wins appeal for judicial review

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Ali Charaf Damache won an appeal granting leave for judicial review in the Supreme Court on 3 November 2014. The appeal concerned the DPP’s decision not to prosecute him in Ireland.

The court will examine whether the March 2011 refusal was reviewable and whether the DPP was entitled to refuse reasons. Chief Justice Ms Justice Susan Denham said the judicial review, extradition and constitutional issues should proceed in the High Court as soon as possible.

Damache is wanted by US authorities over alleged conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and alleged attempted identity theft linked to international terrorism. The report said he has been in custody pending the extradition matter, which is separate from the Irish judicial review.

If Damache loses the judicial review, his extradition application will be heard afterwards. The proceedings were reported on 3 November 2014.