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Supreme Court to hear appeal brought by man with alleged links to Islamic terrorism

Summary

The Supreme Court has scheduled an appeal for May 31st regarding the deportation of an unnamed man in his 50s, who has alleged links to Islamic terrorism. The appeal challenges a High Court decision by Mr Justice Richard Humphreys, who upheld the Minister for Justice's deportation order and refused leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal. The appellant claims deportation would breach Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, alleging risks of torture and inhuman treatment due to his political views, while denying terrorism involvement. The State asserts his activities and associates are a serious security concern, alleging he raised money for jihadists. The court noted he was convicted and jailed in France for several years for terrorist offences. Additionally, he served a prison sentence in Ireland after being convicted of attempting to travel using forged documents. The Supreme Court granted permission to hear the case, citing points of general public importance, with the hearing set to proceed before Mr Justice Donal O'Donnell.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Supreme Court to hear appeal brought by man with alleged links to Islamic terrorism. Charges or matters: attempting to travel using forged documents. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted

When:

• May 31st Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-05-10 Publication

Why: Mr Justice Humphreys also refused to allow the man bring an appeal to the Court of Appeal and lifted a stay preventing him being removed from the State because no point of law of exception public importance arose. CNI source report

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