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convicted in absentia in Jordan of conspiracy to cause explosions, in a trial known as the "reform and challenge" case, and in the autumn of 2000 he was again tried in absentia in a case known as the "millennium conspiracy". In both cases, Qatada maintains that the only evidence against him comes from testimonies from co-defendants who had been tortured while in custody.
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not be used against him in his forthcoming trial. On 7 July 2013, following the ratification of such a treaty, Abu Qatada was deported from the United
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or punishment; Jordan; memorandums of understanding; retrials; right to fair trial; right to liberty and security; and torture.
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