Abu Qatada Debate

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Department: Home Office

Abu Qatada

David Nuttall Excerpts
Tuesday 7th February 2012

(12 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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I have made my views on the Human Rights Act clear, but I also point out that even before that Act we were signatories to the European convention and subject to the European Court of Human Rights. On the process of reforms towards a possible Bill of Rights, a commission is examining a possible UK Bill of Rights. It was set up by my right hon. and learned Friend the Justice Secretary and the Deputy Prime Minister, and I believe that it is due to report before the end of this year.

David Nuttall Portrait Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)
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How are the bail conditions going to be enforced? How much will their enforcement, and any benefits that this individual will be entitled to, cost the British taxpayer?

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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The precise details of how the bail conditions are enforced will be a matter for the police. Abu Qatada does not have immigration status and therefore he is not entitled to claim benefits.