Saturday, October 15, 2005
The Dutch won't extradite a terror suspect...
Because of human rights abuses in America.
Maybe we can just get them to euthanize him.
Splash, out
Jason
A Dutch court on Wednesday blocked the extradition of a Dutch terror suspect to the United States, saying his legal rights in U.S. custody could not be guaranteed.
The man, who is of Egyptian descent and was identified only by his initials M. A., is wanted on charges of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud, apparently to help the al-Qaida terrorist network. He has been in custody in the Netherlands for around eight months.
The ruling by the Hague District Court said the suspect's "fundamental right" of unlimited access to a defense lawyer and immediate access to a judge may be compromised in the United States.
Last month, the court sought guarantees from U.S. prosecutors that the detainee would be afforded those basic rights if he were extradited. In Wednesday's ruling, it rejected a U.S. submission that "the United States views such a request as unwarranted and unnecessary."
The ruling is a setback for efforts by the two countries to strengthen trans-Atlantic cooperation in the fight against terrorism. The Dutch Justice Ministry, which had already approved the extradition, said it was studying the decision and could not comment in detail.
"We are considering ways to advance the case. We don't rule out an appeal," said spokesman Arnaud Strijbis.
The court also ordered the government to pay the defendant about $1,300 to cover his legal fees.
Maybe we can just get them to euthanize him.
Splash, out
Jason
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