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Haneef
to get 'substantial' compensation from Australia
Tuesday December 21, 2010 04:12:05 PM,
IANS
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Sydney:
Indian-origin doctor Mohamed Haneef, wrongly accused of being
involved in terrorism, will receive a "substantial" and
confidential payout from the Australian government, a media report
said Tuesday.
Haneef returned to Australia last week to seek compensation, after
he was wrongfully held in prison in July 2007.
The compensation claim, described by his lawyers as "unique in
Australian legal history", sought damages for lost earnings, the
interruption to his medical career, damage to his reputation and
emotional stress, AAP news agency reported.
Haneef was taken into custody and charged with giving support to a
terrorist organisation when his mobile phone SIM card was linked
to an attack in Britain in 2007.
The charges were later dropped as prosecutors admitted bungling
the case, and an independent inquiry cleared him of any
wrongdoing.
Haneef and his lawyers completed two days of talks in Brisbane
with Australian government officials Tuesday.
"Part of the agreement is that the parties not discuss the details
of the settlement," Haneef's lawyer Rod Hodgson said as he left
the meeting with the India-born doctor.
"Although I can say that Dr. Haneef will receive a substantial
compensation."
Haneef said he was looking forward to putting the past behind him
now, and possibly returning to his old workplace, the Gold Coast
Hospital, along with his wife and three-year-old daughter.
"I'm very pleased and happy with the resolution of this matter,"
he said.
"My wrongful arrest and detention in 2007 was a very traumatic
experience and today's settlement is a chance to end that part of
my life and move on with my family."
He said the outcome would help him re-establish his career and
reputation.
"My family and I are enjoying our visit in Australia, especially
seeing our dear friends here, and we look forward to possibly
returning to Australia one day."
He thanked his friends and supporters in Australia and India who
had been a "great source of strength" throughout the ordeal.
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