Four international terrorism suspects facing deportation from Britain were granted bail today, a Home Office spokesman said.
Those freed did not include cleric Abu Qatada , the spokesman added. Abu Qatada , who British authorities say inspired Islamic militants including the September 11th bombers who attacked the United States in 2001, is the highest profile member of the group threatened with deportation.
Britain has announced plans to deport foreign Islamic militant suspects in a new policy imposed after suicide bombers killed 52 passengers and themselves in attacks on London transport in July.
Four suspected international terrorists were bailed by the Special Immigration Appeals Commission. The bailed men are known by the initial A, G, H, and T. Five others, including Abu Qatada , had their applications refused.
The case of the 10th man, B, was adjourned. Home Office lawyers had claimed that all 10 men were "dangerous" and posed a risk to national security.
Agencies