13/11/2012 BBC News at Ten

Suspected terrorist Abu Qatada is back home on bail after winning his

latest fight against deportation. He will be under curfew at his

house. The Prime Minister expresses his frustration at the failure to

remove him. I am completely fed up with the fact that this man is

still out large in our country. He has no right to be there, we

believe he is a threat to our country. Downing Street vows to

fight on to deport him, but warned that could be a lengthy process.

Inflation is up more than expected. A damning report on the Sri Lanka

obtained by the BBC criticises its staff to prevent -- for preventing

to prevent the thousands of deaths in the civil war. Hollick patient

thought to be in a vegetative state is Porter Keene years cater for the

first time. What we have witnessed his extraordinary and has profound

implications. The scandal involving the ex-head of the CIA, his

mistress, a senior US general, a woman in Florida and up to 30,000

e-mails. On Sportsday, but police dropped an

investigation into referee Mark Clattenburg, no victims of alleged

Good evening, the terrorists suspect Abu Qatada has arrived back

home after being released from prison. He was granted bail after

his latest fight against deportation. A clearly frustrated

David Cameron said the Government had moved heaven and earth to try

to deport him and would continue to He is out, again. Not, as promised,

on a plane to Jordan, but in a car taking him home in Britain. He was

driven out of Long Lartin high- security prison having won yet

another battle with the Government. The man once described as Osama Bin

Laden's right-hand man in Europe and a threat to national security

has spent 11 years fighting in the courts, costing, some time, more

than �1 million. It was not meant to be like this. Listen to what the

Home Secretary said seven months ago. We can soon put Abu Qatada on

a plane and get him out of the country for good. Today, the Prime

Minister insisted, once again, that he would be deported. One day.

I am fed up with the fact that this man is still at large in our

country. We believe he is a threat to the country, we have moved

heaven and earth to comply with every convention to get him out of

the country and it is extremely frustrating, and I share the

British people's frustration with the situation.

The problem is simple to state, but proving hard to resolve. Abu

Qatada's lawyers say if he stands trial in Jordan he would face

evidence obtained through torture. No British court will agree to that.

They need to decide if there is a real risk that this man will be put

on trial in Jordan on the basis of evidence obtained by torture. If

there is no real risk, he can be deported. It is up to the Jordanian

authorities, effectively, to satisfy the court that there is no

real risk. In theory, the Government now has three options,

to charge Abu Qatada under British law, but so far there is not the

evidence to do so. Ministers say they will appeal against the ruling,

but success is far from guaranteed. That is why the most likely option

is that Jordan changes its floor again to reassure the British

courts. -- its floor. The Home Secretary met Jordanian ministers

back in March. Officials are there now and the King of Jordan will be

in London for talks next week. think people will be really

concerned that instead of Abu Qatada being on a plane to Jordan

he is out on bail and on the streets. Theresa May said in April

that her legal strategy would work to get him deported swiftly. It

hasn't and that is why we need more rapid action to get this back on

track. Out, out, protesters shouted at Abu Qatada or arrived at her

home that we cannot identify for legal reasons. He is out of prison.

They want him out of the country. We can talk to Nick Robinson now.

The Prime Minister is clearly very frustrated. We have the battle

lines drawn between democratically elected politicians on one hand and

the rule of law on the other. is absolutely right. He is not the

first politician to be frustrated. Abu Qatada was arrested in 2001. A

politician said Ben, and I quote, he is extremely dangerous and we

don't want him on our streets. That was a Home Secretary called David

Blunkett. Since then, there have been five other home secretaries

with pretty much the same view. Clarke, Reid, Smith, Johnson and

now Theresa May. There have been Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, now David

Cameron. All representing the view, widely held by the public, that

this man should not be in Britain. Up against them, the courts, who

states have been very clearly. That one man's of human rights, as

defined by the law, cannot be overridden by the interests of the

state of the competing rights of 60 million other people. That is the

dilemma now. Supporters of human rights say that is quite right. If

it is changing the law in Jordan, of all places, it proves that it is

working. Critics say Britain, in the meantime, is paying a mighty

big price. Inflation rose sharply last month. Increased tuition fees

and rising food prices helped take it to 2.7%, the biggest increase

for a year. The Government described the figures as

disappointing. Inflation, which Ms DRS -- they

What has pushed it up so much? One key factor was high a university

tuition fees for first-year students in England. That only

affects a certain number of people, but analysts were surprised by just

how much of an impact they had on inflation figures. The extent of

the tuition fees effect was, indeed, a surprise. Naturally, everybody

had known that this was going to come through in the data today. But

the magnitude was far in excess of what most people had expected.

There were other factors influencing the cost of living.

Food prices were up 3.3% over the year to October. Transport costs,

public and private, were up 3.1. Clothing prices moved the other way,

down 0.2%. That is no surprise to this Manchester shirt making

company. They had to put prices up a lot last year because of higher

raw material costs. This time, the increases are smaller to keep

customers coming through the door. We are certainly looking to make

sure that we keep our costs down and that we are not passing on

costs to customers as much. People are more considerate and how they

are spending their money now. They're not willing to spend as

much as they used to be. Even after the latest increase, inflation has

a lot lower than at last autumn, when it went above 5%. The pressure

on consumers has eased back, but gas and electricity price rises are

on the way and they will feed through to inflation. What

economists in the City of London want to know is where the Bank of

England now thinks inflation is heading and how quickly it

predicted will come back to target. We will know more about that

tomorrow when the Bank publishes its latest inflation Report.

Experts here are having to rework their forecasts because the latest

inflation figures were worse than anticipated. The Bank of England

will face questions on whether it was caught unawares and when it

thinks inflation will come down and stay there.

A leaked draft of an internal United Nations report, seen by the

BBC, says that the UN was responsible for a grave failure to

protect civilians in the final stage of the Sri Lankan civil war

in 2009. The report says that staff didn't see it as their

responsibility to prevent the killing of innocent people. It is

estimated 40,000 people lost their lives in the final months of the

war. The Sri Lankan government has In May 2009, one of the world's

longest running and bloodiest civil wars ended on the northern shores

of Sri Lanka. Since then, the UN and others have found growing

evidence of abuses and possible war crimes by Sri Lankan forces and

Tamil Tiger rebels. Now, a draft UN report given to the BBC concludes

that there was a grave failure of the UN in the final months of war,

to the detriment of hundreds of thousands of civilians. It says in

the capital, Colombo, many senior UN staff simply did not perceive

the Prevention of the killing of civilians as their responsibility

and they were not being instructed to do otherwise from New York. This

was not a peacekeeping mission. When the Government launched its

final assault in the North, warning UN aid workers it could not

guarantee their safety, the UN pulled out. The report says that

the UN never questioned the Government. Benjamin Dix was part

of the team told to go. As a humanitarian worker, questions

running through my mind of what is this all about? Isn't this what we

signed up to do? We are here to protect and witness these things.

The tunnels are left behind -- Tamil Tigers left behind protested.

Tamil Tigers forcibly recruited civilians or use them as human

shields. The Government was accused of shelling its own no-fire zones.

It denies that. The report sets out the final stages of this conflict,

when the UN issued only one statement, condemning both sides.

There was a reluctance to issue casualty figures. The report

explains that in this way. It says decision-making across the UN was

dominated by cultural trade-offs, choosing not to speak out a

government that was, in the words of the report, intimidating UN

staff was seen as the only way to increase humanitarian access. The

report highlights the positive role of some UN staff on the ground as

well as the secretary-general. He says he will not comment until he

sees the final version. Edward Mortimer now chairs the Sri Lankan

campaign for peace and justice. They actually left at the moment

when the population needed them more than ever. The Government

wanted them out of the way, essentially because they didn't

want anybody to see what was happening. The world largely looked

away as the Government crushed the banned terrorist group. Now we know

the UN failed to tell the world You can see more on backlit united

nations report on Newsnight. Criminal proceedings to be brought

against anyone trying to rig the UK gas market. That is the warning

from ministers. It follows allegations that prices are being

manipulated by power companies to boost profits. Investigations are

under way by the regulators and the Financial Services Authority. The

main gas suppliers deny any wrongdoing. For the first time, a

man who was thought to have been in a vegetative state for more than a

decade has been able to communicate with scientists using a pioneering

procedure. He suffered a severe brain injury in a car accident. The

development has been described as astonishing.

This is the Cup and the ball. but apparently unaware. For 12

years, doctors have thought Scott Routley was vegetated, with no

understanding. But he is about to show that diagnosis is wrong, by

responding with his mind, not his body, inside this scanner. This is

where I want you to imagine that you are playing tennis. This is

what we want, here. Imagining playing tennis produces a distinct

peak of activity at the top of the brain, the red blobs on the screen.

Scott responds in the same way as healthy volunteers, repeatedly

following the commands, convincing scientists that he is conscious. In

a later scan, they ask this crucial question. Is any part of your body

actually hurt right now? Aren't you in pain? Some tense moments and

then his brain patterns suggest he is clearly answering no. That

suggests that he is not in pain, which is a big relief. Is this the

most significant question you have ever asked a patient? By a long

shot, yes. This is extremely important information. Exactly what

we have been working to achieve, to be able to ask questions that might

actually make a difference to people's lives. The results have

delighted his family. The thought that he could sometimes respond

with his eyes and say their observations were dismissed as

wishful thinking. What questions would they like to put to him?

the back of your mind, you are always wondering, is he happy? Does

he want to keep going? Not that we would do anything to... Stop that.

You wonder if there are other things that we could do. What we

have witnessed over a series of scans is extraordinary. It has

profound implications. It shows this technology can be used to

communicate and give a voice to some patients who appear vegetative

in all other clinical tests and perhaps allow them to have a say

Scott's family say they would never ask him if he wanted to die and in

any case, it's unclear whether he has sufficient understanding to

make that decision. And you can see the full Panorama -

"The Mind Reader, Unlocking My Voice" - after this programme on

BBC One. Coming up on tonight's programme:

Police drop their investigation into alleged remarks by referee

Mark Clattenburg during Chelsea's recent match against Manchester

It's one of the most important and high profile jobs in the country -

running the Bank of England. In the next few weeks, we'll know who will

take over the role, with the current Deputy Governor, Paul

Tucker, emerging as the strongest candidate. As our business editor,

Robert Peston, reports, the job will carry new powers aimed at

The Bank of England, guardian of the currency, protector of the

financial system, has a vacancy at the top for a governor. The choice

of a governor always matters, but it matters this time. For a

replacement as Sir Mervyn King is being given sweeping new powers to

prevent further financial crisis. Sir Mervyn King retires in the

spring, but the Chancellor and Prime Minister are expected to

choose his successor from a shortlist of five in the next three

weeks. Paul Tucker, deputy governor, seems ahead in the race. A former

colleague of his explains why the job matters. It is a bigger job

with responsibilities for the banks and also looking after the greater

credit. It is not impossible otherwise nobody would be

Chancellor, but he will have to have a small political and a night

because it will affect small households and their ability to

borrow. Are I sounded out the views of eminent regulators, central

bankers, government advisers and commercial bankers. For a named

Paul Tucker as their preferred candidate. Over the others on the

shortlist, Lord Burns, Lord Turner, chairman of the City watchdog, the

FSA, and one-time head of the business lobby the CBI. And Sir

John Vickers, who headed George Osborne its commission on banking

reform and used to run the Office of Fair Trading. There's a 5th

unknown shortlisted candidate who is not expected to get the job. A

fearsome fortress, but the Bank of England has been shaken by

criticism that it failed to stem the boom that led to the past that

continues to keep our economy week. Alistair Darling is a former --

former Chancellor. What does the Bank of England have to do better?

They have to be better at spotting what is going on in the financial

system. They were slow off the mark in 2007. There are questions about

their ability to hit the inflation target. And they have to

communicate better. With all its new responsibilities, the next boss

of this place will arguably be the most powerful public figure after

the Prime Minister and Chancellor, with the ability to influence

whether all of us become richer or poorer.

One of the few international aid agencies operating in Syria says

that at least 2.5 million people are now displaced within the

country. The figure from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent more than doubles

previous estimates. The United Nations Refugee Agency says that an

additional 700,000 people have fled to neighbouring countries. Fergal

Keane met some of those trying to get to Europe.

Here at the very edge of Europe, there is destitute and thus get a

weighting in hope. This is where they count the days and the hours.

The refugees wait in anonymous hostels. Like this family, who fled

Syria a month ago. The young and the old have lost their country.

Two year-old Laurent suffers from haemophilia. In the face of war,

essential services like health have collapsed. TRANSLATION: This room

is too small and there are seven of us living here. My son is sick and

that affects all of us. My hope is to go to European country and take

care of my son. All I'm asking for his treatment for my son. For a but

the short sea journey to Europe can be perilous. In August, nearly 60

people, mainly women and children, drowned when a Smuggler's boat

overturned. I met a survivor. He is a defector from the army and asked

us not to show his face. He is haunted by what happened.

TRANSLATION: I saw people under the water. A woman and child tried to

cling to me. People were all over each other and drowning. There was

a little boy on the boat and I said I would take care of him in Europe,

but he drowned. Here, the shortest crossing to Greece is just eight

kilometres. The gateway to Europe is tantalisingly close. Having sold

everything they own, many of the refugees are paying up to �5,000,

their entire life savings, to try to escape to Europe. What they

hoped they will find over there is safety and a new life. But increase

they find a country in the grip of economic crisis. The rise of the

neo- Nazi gold and Dawn has created a climate of fear for many

immigrants. Greece is already struggling to deal with hundreds of

thousands of illegal migrants. Many, like the Syrians, lack proper

travel documents and find themselves trapped. Fees priests of

the Syrian Orthodox Church in Athens are trying to help Christian

refugees who have found little welcome here. Thrown in jail for

having the wrong papers, this man, who asked not to be identified, now

faces deportation. TRANSLATION: I am afraid. I escaped from fear only

to come here and find more fear. For his family, one of what many

families in Turkey, and know of the dangers ahead. But they would

rather make the journey with all its risks than stay stranded on the

edge of Europe. A police investigation into

allegations that the Premier League referee Mark Clattenberg used

inappropriate language against a player has been dropped.

Clattenberg was said to have made the comments during a match between

Manchester United and Chelsea last month. Our sports editor, David

Bond, is at Stamford Bridge. Why has the investigation been dropped?

Quite simply because there was a complete lack of evidence. The only

complaint to the police came from a third party. The player who was

allegedly abused by Mark Clattenburg, Jon Obi Mikel, made no

complaint to the police, nor did any other Chelsea player or

official. Faced with that situation, the police had no choice but to

drop the investigation. The FA are conducting an investigation. The

that continues tonight. In that case, Chelsea did make a formal

complaint to the FA and that is expected to be announced in the

next few days whether there will be a case to answer. This boils down

to the word of a player against the word of a referee. It will be

extremely hard for the FA to prove. All the soundings I'm getting is

that it is likely to be dropped as well by the FA. There are high

stakes for Chelsea. They've just been through the John Terry races

and controversy and they've jumped straight back into this one. If the

FA drops it, it could be extremely damaging for them. Thank you.

The jockey Frankie Dettori is under investigation after testing

positive for a banned substance at the French racecourse, Longchamp,

in September. His lawyer says the three-time champion rider and one

of the best known jockeys on the international circuit faces an

inquiry by the French Racing Authority next week.

The scandal surrounding the sudden resignation of the head of the CIA,

David Petraeus, over an affair has widened to involve the most senior

US commander in Afghanistan. General John Allen is under

investigation after the discovery of up to 30,000 emails and other

documents exchanged with a woman who had been contacted by Petraeus'

It's a Washington drama with a stellar cast. The spy chief, the

top general and two women who soon found themselves at the heart of

American power. The lid came off the scandal last Friday with an

admission of adultery by General David Petraeus, a revered military

commander who had become the head of the CIA. General Petraeus...

had cheated on his wife of 38 years with Paula Broadwell, and married

former military intelligence officer who became close to the

general while writing his geography, which she then publicised. I think

he is a terrific role model for young people. How did this unfold?

It began when another woman, Jill Kelley, contacted the FBI during

the summer after receiving a series of anonymous harassing e-mails. The

FBI traced the messages to Paula Broadwell and while looking at her

account, found evidence of the affair with David Petraeus. Last

week General Petraeus admitted the liaison and resigned as head of the

CIA. And today we've learned that Jill Kelley was herself exchanging

inappropriate e-mails with the senior military figure, General

John Allen. General John Allen leads a coalition forces in

Afghanistan and was to have become NATO's commander in Europe, but his

nomination is now on hold following the discovery of flirtatious e-

mails between the general and Jill Kelley. She had organised social

events at US Central Command. He denies the affair. At the White

House, the classic question, when was the President told? It is

simply a fact that the White House was not aware of the situation

regarding General Petraeus on to Wednesday. The situation regarding

John Allen until Friday. There are lingering questions that members of

Congress will raise tomorrow. Why did it take the FBI so long to

inform officials about the affair? Was national security ever

compromised? It is as gripping as it is messy, an American soap opera,