PRESS RELEASE: Monday 19th November 2007

BRITISH GOVERNMENT SUBMITS RESPONSE TO EUROPE

The British Government have submitted their response to the European Court of Human Rights, after being granted a second extension. Babar Ahmad’s solicitors, from Birnberg Peirce and Partners, are now due to make final representations to Europe by the 4th December 2007.

Previously, the President of the Grand Chamber in the European Court requested that a hold be placed on the extradition, to allow them to give the case 'proper consideration'.

If the European Court of Human Rights refuses to intervene, then no other appeal stage remains and Babar would be extradited to the US imminently.  

Babar Ahmad's family stated: “We hope that the European Court will decide that Babar should not be extradited, especially without a prima facie case. The assurance given by the US Embassy is not sufficient, in our opinion, to safeguard Babar's Human Rights. We continue to have hope whilst remaining positive and pray for Babar's swift return.”

(Side note: Babar Ahmad is accused of running websites supporting Chechen and Taliban rebels.)

For further information email freebabarahmad@yahoo.co.uk or phone 07963 537779.

Babar's solicitor: Ms Gareth Peirce from Birnberg Peirce and Partners

Tel: 0207 911 0166