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State clear to deport Islamic Terror accused allegedly "raising money for jihadists"

Summary

The High Court has refused permission for an unnamed man in his 50s to appeal the Minister for Justice's deportation order to the Court of Appeal. Mr Justice Richard Humphreys ruled on Friday that no point of law of exceptional public importance arose from the earlier dismissal of the man's challenge. The judge discharged the stay on the deportation order forthwith and continued the reporting restriction on the man's country of origin for two months post-removal. The judge also refused to extend the stay to allow an application to the Supreme Court. The man, who denies involvement in terrorism, claimed he faced a risk of torture in his native country. However, the State alleged he was convicted and jailed in France for several years for terrorist offences, including taking human life. Counsel for the Minister stated the man had a central role in a militant group and was accused of raising money for jihadists. The man is currently in detention pending deportation after being found with false travel documents. His legal team indicated they would apply to the Supreme Court, arguing the case raised issues of general public importance, while the Minister opposed the stay extension.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: State clear to deport Islamic Terror accused allegedly "raising money for jihadists". Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted

When:

• 2017-03-24 Publication

Why: This was 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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