Jordan passes Abu Qatada treaty

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Jordan's parliament has approved a treaty with the UK designed to lead to the deportation of Abu Qatada.

The treaty is now awaiting approval by Jordan's King Abdullah - the final key stage before the deal becomes law.

The vote in Parliament means the process to deport the radical cleric is likely to resume within weeks.

The cleric has already indicated he will not challenge deportation if the treaty is passed because the document guarantees him a fair trial.

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1. Abu Qatada case has cost UK £1.7m, home secretary says

The eight-year legal fight to remove radical cleric Abu Qatada from the UK has cost taxpayers more than £1.7m so far, the home secretary has said.

In a letter to MPs, Theresa May said the total was £1,716,306, including £647,658 on legal aid for Abu Qatada.

He has fought deportation from the UK to Jordan, where he faces a retrial for plotting bomb attacks.

He has argued he would not get a fair trial because evidence obtained under torture could be used against him.

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