Judge loosens some conditions of terror suspect Mohamed Harkat’s release

A judge has granted terror suspect Mohamed Harkat more freedom – though not as much as he asked for.

In a judgment made public today, Federal Court Justice Sylvie Roussel says Harkat can travel anywhere in Ontario or Quebec for 72 hours without notifying authorities.

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He can also report to officials in person just once a month, not every two weeks.

But Roussel denied Harkat permission to have a laptop computer with internet capability for personal use outside his home.

Harkat, 49, was taken into custody in Ottawa in December 2002 on suspicion of being an al-Qaida sleeper agent, an accusation he denies.

He is closely monitored by Canadian border agency officials, and wanted leeway to travel freely within Canada.