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Supreme Court hears bid to block deportation of man with alleged links to Islamic terrorism

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The Supreme Court has reserved its decision in an appeal by an unnamed Algerian man against his deportation from Ireland. The man, who remains in custody, claims he is innocent of terrorism and at risk of torture in Algeria, arguing this would breach Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. He challenges a High Court decision that upheld the Minister for Justice's deportation order, which was issued on security grounds. The State contends the Minister was entitled to make an independent decision, despite a Refugee Appeals Tribunal finding the man at risk. The five-judge panel, led by Chief Justice Susan Denham, heard submissions from Michael Lynn SC for the appellant and Remy Farrell SC for the State. The court will deliver its judgment before the end of July, with one week's notice to parties. The man was previously convicted of terrorism offences in Algeria, receiving three life sentences and two death sentences, and was jailed for eight years in France in 2002 for membership of a criminal organisation preparing an act of terrorism. He denies involvement in groups like Al-Qaeda, stating he was only a supporter of the banned Islamic Salvation Front.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Supreme Court hears bid to block deportation of man with alleged links to Islamic terrorism. Charges or matters: terrorism offences in Algeria and France. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

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• 2017-05-31 Publication

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