Birmingham-based Imam accused of trying to recruit for Islamic State could face extradition
A Birmingham-based imam, accused of trying to recruit people to fight for the Islamic State group, is due to find out whether he can be extradited to Spain to stand trial.
Tarik Chadlioui, 43, was one of six people arrested across Europe on June 28 at the request of investigators on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca.
The Belgian national, who now lives in Sparkhill, is wanted by Spanishauthorities over a charge of collaboration with, or membership of, an armed group.
They allege he recorded videos encouraging people to fight for the extremist forces in Syria, during two visits to Mallorca in 2014 and 2015.
He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison if convicted.
The father-of-eight has protested his innocence during earlier hearings atWestminster Magistrates' Court in London.
The court heard claims in September that he had been an "anti-terrorist"preacher for decades and that the videos are anti-jihadist in nature.
Chadlioui is contesting his extradition under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees the right to a family life.
He is also contesting the validity of the European Arrest Warrant.
Chief magistrate Emma Arbuthnot is due to hand down her decision today (Tuesday 3 October).