DAILY EXPRESS: Islamist preacher Abu Hamza has lodged an appeal against his extradition to the United States.
A Home Office spokeswoman said that the appeal will now be considered by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith but could not say when a decision will be made.
Ms Smith signed papers paving the way for Hamza, 49, to face terror charges in the US on February 7.
There was a 14-day deadline, which was due to end on Wednesday, for Hamza's legal team to mount an appeal.
Hamza, who has served two years of a seven-year sentence for soliciting murder and inciting racial hatred, is wanted in the US to face charges that include providing support to al Qaida and involvement in a hostage-taking conspiracy.
The US government claims he was involved in a global conspiracy to wage jihad against the US and other western countries. Hamza Appeals Over US Extradition >>>
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