The case of Faraj Hassan, who has spent over six years detained without charge, with his liberty restricted by various orders, is being heard in the High Court this week.
Sadly, much to Faraj’s disappointment today, there were only one or two friendly faces in the courtroom. We are therefore entreating anyone who is able to attend the hearings tomorrow or on Wednesday to come and show their support. Faraj will himself address the court tomorrow afternoon or on Wednesday morning.
When: Tuesday 24th November 2009, 11am – 4pm; Wednesday 25th November
Where: Room 27 (next to the cafe near the entrance; NB: it will say Mr Al Saadi on the door), High Court, Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand (Nearest Tube: Chancery Lane, Temple)
Who is Faraj Hassan?
Faraj Hassan came to the UK in 2002, fleeing persecution in his native Libya. He was arrested shortly thereafter and spent 15 months detained without trial before being eventually charged under the Terrorism Act in 2003 and served with an Italian extradition warrant. Although the extradition order was ultimately suspended he continued to be detained for another four years on the basis of secret evidence in HMP Long Lartin, with the government seeking to deport him to Libya. Whilst his deportation was ruled unlawful, he is now subject to a control order in addition to a UN financial sanction which prevents him from obtaining any income.
Listen to Faraj speaking about his ordeal here: http://www.facebook.com/l/c8a5b;www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQHW8LQtzYY
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