He had served his sentence but shortly before his death he was recalled to prison for a breachof a probation order and was described as a "vulnerable" prisoner.
Abu Qatada was re-arrested and returned to Belmarsh prison in March, following an alleged breachof bail conditions, concerning the use of communications equipment at his home.
Abu Qatada was re-arrested and returned to Belmarsh prison earlier this month following an alleged breachof bail conditions, concerning the use of communications equipment at his home.
Offenders are released on life licence, which means they can be recalled to prison at any time during the rest of their life, if they breach the terms of their licence.