The government 's appeal against the ruling was successful , and the decision of the High Court was overturned by the Court of Appeal in April 2002 . The ruling was influenced by the legacy of the September 11 attacks , which had happened in the period between the judge 's decision and the delivery of his judgment
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
R (on the application of Farrakhan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department