Shamima Begum loses appeal over removal of citizenship
The 24-year-old has been fighting against the government’s decision since 2019. This morning, the Court of Appeal ruled not to overturn the government’s initial decision to strip Shamima Begum of her British citizenship, following her involvement with the Islamic State group. In her ruling, the chief justice said that while the decision in Begum’s case […]
2 years ago
Shamima Begum loses appeal against British citizenship removal
Begum will not be allowed to return to the UK Shamima Begum has lost her appeal against the decision to remove her British citizenship because she is a threat to national security. The Special Immigration Appeals Commission decided to dismiss the 23-year-old’s appeal on all grounds. Mr Justice Jay told the semi-secret court dealing with […]
3 years ago
Shamima Begum ‘fears she will be killed’ ahead of Syria trial
‘The justice system there is somewhat meagre’ Runaway Brit Shamima Begum does not have faith in Syria’s legal system and is afraid that standing trial could lead to her own death. After being refused entry back into the UK last year and having been stripped of her British citizenship, Shamima Begum has remained at the […]
4 years ago
Britain needs Shamima Begum’s help to fight terrorism, says Maajid Nawaz
‘I think it’s an opportunity both in intelligence terms and also in terms of social rehabilitation.’ LBC host Maajid Nawaz has said that Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK had help the country’s counter-terrorism measures. Begum was interviewed on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (September 13), and said that she wanted […]
4 years ago
Richard Madeley had an incredible Partridge moment in Shamima Begum interview
It was inevitable really Richard Madeley had a cringe-worthy moment of Partridge-ness as he and Susanna Reid interviewed former ISIS member Shamima Begum on Wednesday morning (September 15). Begum was appearing on Good Morning Britain live from Syria, taking part in a wide-ranging interview with Reid and Madeley in which she apologised for ISIS’s actions […]
4 years ago
Shamima Begum says PM ‘doesn’t know what he’s doing’ fighting UK extremism
Begum said she felt she could help the government in the fight against extremism in the UK Shamima Begum has said that Boris Johnson “clearly” doesn’t know what he’s doing in the fight against extremism, in an extraordinary interview with Good Morning Britain. Speaking to Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid on the morning news show […]
4 years ago