The radical cleric and former Acton resident Abu Hamza along with four other terrorist suspects wanted by the US authorities will be handed over "as quickly as possible", Home Secretary Theresa May has said.

The Strasbourg court has held there would be no violation of human rights for those facing life and solitary confinement in a "supermax" prison.

Judges said they would consider further the case of another suspect because of mental health issues.

Prime Minister David Cameron said he was "very pleased" with the news.

The men have three months to try to persuade the Grand Chamber to reopen the entire case and examine it.

If the men fail to launch an appeal, they will be extradited to the United States.

The family of one of the men, Babar Ahmad, who has been held for a record of nearly eight years without trial, said he would fight on against extradition.

 

12 April 2012