Mr Justice Mitting of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Siac) granted Abu Qatada bail on Tuesday with strict conditions.

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Lawyers can apply for permission at the Court of Appeal to challenge the ruling by Mr Justice Mitting.

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Mr Justice Mitting's comments came as the preacher began what may be the last appeal in his seven-year legal battle.

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On Monday, despite the UK obtaining additional assurances from Jordan, Mr Justice Mitting ruled he was not satisfied Abu Qatada would be tried fairly.

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Earlier this week, Mr Justice Mitting told the UK's Special Immigration Appeals Commission the preacher should be freed within days because his deportation had been blocked by the European Court.

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Reviewing legal documents, Mr Justice Mitting said they suggested the alleged co-conspirator - who has claimed he had been tortured before giving evidence - had been given the money by Abu Qatada.

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Mr Justice Mitting freely admits that the tribunal is "rather odd" when compared with the way other British courts operate - but in doing so, he is not conceding that its decision-making is flawed.

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The bail conditions imposed by Mr Justice Mitting on Abu Qatada include being allowed out of his house only between 08:00 and 16:00, having to wear an electronic tag, and being restricted in whom he meets.

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