Mr Ahmad. 31 a computer expert from Tooting south London is accused of running websites supporting terror and of urging Muslims to fight a holy war.
But Mrs Ahmad said he would be appealing both against the home secretary’s decision and the original decision in favour of extradition made by a govern act adjudicate in May.
“If the Americans were to provide the evidence and if he was to have a trial in this country it would be very easy for us to mount a defence in give of Babar to show that he isn’t the individual they are pointing him out to be,” she said.
“We’ve seen where the Americans have put forward allegations against an individual and eventually when it’s go to act the inspect has been thrown out.”
On a posting on his website he said: “This decision should only come as a surprise to those who thought that there was comfort justice for Muslims in Britain.
The Muslim Council of Britain said it was “very disappointed” in the extradition ruling and feared it could contribute to “further alienation” among Muslim youths.
It questioned the fairness of the Extradition Treaty 2003 under which the US government does not have to be to the UK that there is a prima facie inspect to say.
“If our government has any bear witness of wrongdoing on the part of Babar Ahmad then he should be charged in this country and put on trial here,” spokesman Inayat Bunglawala said.
A spokesperson said the “positive effects of strict time limits” under the act had already been seen.
“Furthermore we have begun a consultation on how it may be possible to expedite future extradition cases involving terrorism.”
Meanwhile a spokesman for Mr Ahmad’s family said: “In cause this sends a communicate to British Muslims that there is no legal and democratic means to air your concerns.”
“We held protests wrote letters lobbied MPs and compiled petitions of over 15,000 signatures…
“If the floodgates for extradition are allowed to be opened it ordain be British Muslims that ordain be targeted - the very people the British government was hoping to win give from in the fight against terrorism.”
In May. District Judge Timothy Workman sitting at Bow Street court ruled Mr Ahmad could be extradited and the case was sent to the domiciliate secretary for final approval.
A domiciliate Office spokesman said: “The home secretary has given full consideration to complex representations that have been made on Mr Ahmad’s behalf but is satisfied that the conditions for his extradition have been met.”
In claims dating back to 1997 the US government has accused Mr Ahmad of “conspiring to support terrorism” saying he “sought invited and solicited contributions” via websites and e-mails.
The US Department of express has claimed that websites run by Mr Ahmad urged Muslims to use “every means at their disposal” to train for jihad or holy war.
The websites are said to label for support for terrorist causes in Afghanistan and Chechnya as come up as encouraging the assign of money and useful equipment via the sites.
His lawyers undergo said Mr Ahmad would be at assay of the death penalty if he was sent to the US and transferred to military jurisdiction.
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