BBC's Hamza Queen apology
The BBC has apologised for revealing the Queen raised concerns with ministers about the radical cleric Abu Hamza. Its security correspondent reported that she was upset over the British authorities' inability to arrest him.
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BBC: Frank Gardner is 'extremely sorry for the embarrassment caused'
The BBC has said that its security correspondent Frank Gardner is "extremely sorry for the embarrassment caused and has apologised to the Palace" after he revealed details of a private conversation with the Queen.
Spokesman: 'The BBC and Frank deeply regret this breach of confidence'
– BBC spokesmanThis morning on the Today programme our correspondent Frank Gardner revealed details of a private conversation which took place some years ago with The Queen.
The conversation should have remained private and the BBC and Frank deeply regret this breach of confidence. It was wholly inappropriate.
Frank is extremely sorry for the embarrassment caused and has apologised to the Palace."
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BBC sends apology letter to the Queen after 'wholly inappropriate' remarks
The BBC has said that an apology letter has been written to Buckingham Palace, after its security correspondent Frank Gardner revealed details of a private conversation with the Queen about Abu Hamza.
The BBC reports that the letter says that the conversation should have remained private and that the BBC and Mr Gardner deeply regret the breach of confidence.
The letter is also said to have acknowledged that the revelations were "wholly inappropriate".
Royal reporter: Queen protocol broken
Robert Jobson, the former royal editor at the News of the World, has said the BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner has broken protocol by reporting The Queen's views on radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada:
@dansabbagh No "Ifs" about it. He knew protocol when he met The Queen. If she had thought he would report it she would not have said it.
From @theroyaleditor on Twitter:BBC apologises for revealing Queen's comments on Hamza
The BBC has apologised after revealing the Queen was "upset" that Abu Hamza could not be arrested.
Security correspondent Frank Gardner told Radio 4's Today programme the details of a private conversation he had with the Queen.
Audio: Queen 'upset' Hamza could not be arrested
BBC's Radio 4 Today programme tweeted:
AUDIO: Queen told the BBC's @frankrgardner she was 'upset' #Hamza could not be arrested #r4today @naughtiej http://t.co/Ggsp4ZKK
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Report: Queen 'upset' over Abu Hamza situation
BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner told Radio 4's Today programme:
"The Queen was pretty upset that there was no way to arrest [Abu #Hamza]" @frankrgardner reveals
From @BBCr4today on Twitter:Human Rights lawyer: 'Hamza ruling an outrageous delay of justice'
Human Rights lawyer Kirsty Brimelow has told Daybreak that the Abu Hamza extradition ruling has been an outrageous delay of justice.
Abu Hamza to be extradited 'within weeks'
Preparations are under way to extradite radical preacher Abu Hamza to the US, after the European Court of Human Rights rejected his bid for an appeal. Daybreak's Matt Barbet reports.
Abu Hamza legal fight: A timeline
Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza has lost his fight over extradition to the United States after Europe's human rights judges rejected his request for an appeal.
Here is a timeline of key events in his case;
September 2001 Following the 9/11 attacks, Hamza's comments in support of Osama bin Laden spark outrage.
May 2004 Arrested on a US extradition warrant.
October 2004 Charged with 15 offences under the Terrorism Act.
February 7, 2006 Jailed for seven years after being found guilty on 11 of 15 charges.
May 2007 A preliminary extradition hearing takes place in London.
November 2007 A judge at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court rules that Hamza has lost his legal arguments against extradition.
February 7, 2008 Home secretary Jacqui Smith signs an extradition order.
August 4, 2008 The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rules that Hamza should not be extradited until judges can examine his case.
April 10, 2012 Europe's human rights judges rule that Hamza would not be subject to "ill-treatment" in America and their extradition is lawful.
April 10, 2012 Europe's human rights judges rule that Hamza would not be subject to "ill-treatment" in America and their extradition is lawful.
July 9, 2012 Hamza lodges an appeal with the ECHR over his extradition to the US - on the eve of the July 10 deadline.
September 24, 2012 Hamza's request for an appeal is rejected as Europe's human rights judges rule he can be extradited to America.