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Damache refused judicial review for second time

Summary

Ali Charaf Damache, a forty‑eight‑year‑old Algerian‑born Irish citizen, was denied a second application for judicial review by the High Court. The court, presided over by Mr Justice John Edwards, found no new grounds to justify the review and held that Damache had not met the threshold for leave. Damache is wanted in the United States on international terrorism charges, including conspiracy to provide material support for terrorists and attempted identity theft. He had previously applied for review of the Director of Public Prosecutions' decision not to prosecute him in Ireland, and the court reiterated that the DPP has the right of first refusal. The judge noted that extradition remains possible even if the DPP decides not to prosecute domestically. Damache was remanded in custody pending further proceedings on 4 March.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Damache refused judicial review for second time. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• March 16 2011 Other
• Tuesday March 4 Adjournment
• 2014-02-28 Publication

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft

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