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Terror accused seeks to appeal deportation order

Summary

The High Court has reserved judgement on an application by a man in his 50s, who claims links to Islamic terrorism, to appeal a deportation order. He argues he faces serious risk of ill treatment and torture if returned to his native country, citing his political views. Earlier, Mr Justice Richard Humphreys dismissed his challenge to the Minister's decision to deport him, following Garda Síochána's report that his activities and associates were of serious concern and contrary to the State's security. The man, who has been convicted of terrorism offences in France and his native country, is currently serving a prison sentence in Ireland for false travel documents and is due for release soon. He contends his exclusion is unlawful under EU law and Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, and that the Refugee Appeals Tribunal found he would be at risk of serious harm if returned.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Terror accused seeks to appeal deportation order. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2017-03-20 Publication

Why: This is because the Irish Refugee Appeals Tribunal, which considered the man's application for subsidiary protection, found that he would be at risk of serious harm or torture if returned to his native country. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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