Abu Qatada 'pleads not guilty' to Jordan terror charges
Abu Qatada, the radical cleric on trial in Jordan, has reportedly pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges.
Abu Qatada demands civilian trial in Jordan
Abu Qatada, the radical cleric on trial in Jordan, has challenged the Jordanian authorities over the make-up of the judicial panel.
According to media reports, he protested against a military judge on the panel.
Mr Qatada said this was against the assurances given to him at the time he was fighting his deportation from the UK.
He said Jordanian authorities said the court would be independent and civilian.
His lawyer quoted a formal letter from the authorities to foreign secretary William Hague, which was part of the new treaty between Jordan and the UK.
The trial was adjourned in consideration of these claims until Christmas Eve.
Read: Abu Qatada leaves Britain after a near decade-long battle
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