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Action by alleged Islamic State activist opens at High Court
Summary
High Court proceedings opened on Tuesday before Mr Justice Richard Humphreys, challenging a decision to deport an unnamed man to Jordan. The accused, who has lived in Ireland since 2000, denies State allegations that he consulted with senior Islamic State leaders, recruited members, or poses a national security threat. He seeks an order compelling the Minister for Justice to process his asylum application and to set aside the deportation order. Counsel for the man argued that the Minister failed to consider his health and evidence of past torture, and that he is entitled to apply for refugee status under the 1996 Refugee Act without prior Ministerial consent. The State, represented by Remy Farrell SC and Conor Power SC, opposed the application, alleging abuse of process. The matter is at the appeal stage following a previous High Court decision in December 2023 that set aside a temporary injunction preventing deportation, citing national security risks. That decision was appealed to the Court of Appeal, where proceedings were suspended after the European Court of Human Rights intervened, requesting the State not deport the man until legal challenges conclude. The State agreed to this request. The current High Court hearing is expected to last two days.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Action by alleged Islamic State activist opens at High Court. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- December 28th Hearing Or Sentence
- 1991 and 1996 Other
- 2016-03-01 Publication
Why: He was then informed the State wants to deport him to Jordan, where he fears he will be tortured because of his political activities. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Court of Appeal
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