Good riddance Abu Qatada

Be happy, even elated that Abu Qatada is finally back in Jordan. I am positively over the moon with the news of his departure. But also be very angry and determined to sort out our legal process, human rights laws and legal aid system.

They were all manipulated and abused to keep him in the UK. And they successfully did so despite eight years in courts and the attempts of as many Home Office Secretaries to deport him back to his own country.

Not begrudging anyone their moment of glory, but let’s be very clear here. Abu Qatada only left when he stopped using our own legal system to keep him in the UK.

The laws, whether they are made in the UK or the EU, that benefit criminals over the public wishes and safety must change.

Human rights are one thing, but using them to keep a dangerous and notorious terrorist is another thing altogether and is more treacherous.

Well done to Theresa May for her persistence and for finally pushing the evil cleric out. But we must now look seriously at our laws and overhaul those that allowed him to stay despite the nation’s desire.