In January 2012 , the European Court of Human Rights blocked Britain from sending him to Jordan because of fears that evidence obtained by torture could be used against him at the trial planned by the Middle Eastern country . Jordanian government loses its latest bid to deport Abu Qatada , also known as Jordan . Home Secretary Theresa May has until April 17 to appeal the ruling . The radical cleric is accused of funding terrorist groups and inspiring 9/11 of the one hijackers . Abu Qatada denies the allegations against him and has long fought his deportation to Theresa May .
Jordanian government loses its latest bid to deport Abu Qatada , also known as Jordan . Home Secretary Theresa May has until April 17 to appeal the ruling . The radical cleric is accused of funding terrorist groups and inspiring 9/11 of the one hijackers . Abu Qatada denies the allegations against him and has long fought his deportation to Theresa May .