British government loses its latest bid to deport Abu Qatada , also known as Omar Othman . Home Secretary Theresa May has until April 17 to appeal the decision . `` We will consider the judgment on Abu Qatada carefully and plan to seek leave to appeal . The radical cleric is accused of funding terrorist groups and inspiring one of the 9/11 hijackers . Abu Qatada denies the charges against him and has long fought his deportation to Britain .
British government loses its latest bid to deport Abu Qatada , also known as Omar Othman . Home Secretary Theresa May has until April 17 to appeal the decision . The radical cleric is accused of funding terrorist groups and inspiring one of the 9/11 hijackers . Abu Qatada denies the charges against him and has long fought his deportation to Britain .