British Government Decide Not to Deport Jordanian Doctor

The British government has dropped it's attempts to deport Mohammed Asha, who was acquitted of taking part in the 2007 failed car bombings in Glasgow and London.

A government source indicated that they were no longer looking to deport the Jordanian neurologist and said that his presence was "not conducive to the public good." The source also said, "He has applied for leave to remain, which is being considered. A decision will be made in due course." In January Mohammed Asha, 28, was given bail pending an appeal against deportation after claims by London that Asha was a threat to national security and should be kept behind bars, were rejected by the Special Immigration Appeals Committee. Tayab Ali, Asha's lawyer said of the father-of-one, "Mohammed Asha always said he was innocent and was not a threat to national security. Now, finally, he has been entirely vindicated." And added, "Hopefully he can now get back to his position before June 30 (2007), which was offering help and support to people in the UK by being an NHS doctor." Mohammed Asha was acquitted over the June 2007 while 29 year-old Iraqi doctor, Bilal Abdulla was jailed for 32 years for plotting to kill hundreds of people.