Tag: UK law
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Tommy Robinson Arrives at Westminster Court Ahead of Terror Trial After Channel Tunnel Stop
Overview of the Case Controversial activist and former English Defence League (EDL) leader Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for a scheduled trial on terrorism-related charges. Robinson was stopped by police while passing through the Channel Tunnel last July and subsequently charged under Schedule 7 of the…
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Quran Burning Appeal Wins: Free Speech vs Religious Offense
Context and verdict A recent appeal court decision has shifted the balance between free expression and the offense it can cause when religious sentiments are involved. Hamit Coskun, 51, was initially fined for burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London’s Knightsbridge. The incident, which occurred on 13 February in Rutland…
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Freedom of Expression Wins: Quran Burning Appeal Verdict
UK Court Affirms Free Speech Right in Quran Burning Case A landmark appeal ruling has overturned a conviction for religiously aggravated public order offences after a man burned a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London. The case sparked debate about where freedom of expression ends and respect for religious beliefs begins,…
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Appeal Reverses Conviction of Man Who Burned Quran Outside Turkish Consulate
UK Freedom of Expression Wins as Quran Burning Conviction Overturned A man who was fined for burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London has won his appeal against the conviction. The decision underscores a nuanced legal boundary between religious respect and the protection of speech under UK law. The incident…
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Afghan migrant with AK-47 tattoo guilty of threatening Nigel Farage in TikTok video
Guilty verdict in a chilling online threat against Nigel Farage A 26-year-old Afghan national has been found guilty by jurors at Southwark Crown Court of threatening to kill Nigel Farage in a TikTok video. The conviction closes a case that drew intense attention to the online persona of the defendant, his history, and the potential…
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Starmer eyes broader curbs on protests amid calls to curb inflammatory chants at Palestine demonstrations
Starmer signals tougher stance on protest rules Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled a broadening of the government’s approach to protests, instructing the home secretary to explore additional powers that could curb inflammatory chants at pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The push comes as Labour seeks to balance public order with civil liberties, following calls to address the…
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Which? Qualcomm UK case could unlock £480m payout for millions of Apple and Samsung users
Big UK antitrust case targets Qualcomm’s licensing practices The UK consumer group Which? is launching a high-stakes legal challenge against Qualcomm, the chip maker behind many smartphone components. The case, heard at the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London, questions whether Qualcomm abused its market position by charging inflated licensing fees to phone manufacturers such as…
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London Sharia Law Myths Debunked: What’s Real in the UK
Introduction: The online chatter and the question In recent online discussions, headlines have circulated with sensational claims about London: that the city is ruled by Sharia law or that it operates under a separate legal order beyond the British system. Such narratives spread quickly, especially when high‑profile visits or political events ignite debate. This article…
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London Sharia Law Myths: What’s Real in the Capital
Myth vs. reality: Is London governed by Sharia law? The phrase London Sharia Law is a provocative shorthand that appears in online debates and sensational headlines. It’s a trope that conflates religious practice with a formal, enforceable legal system. The reality is far more nuanced. In the United Kingdom, Sharia law refers primarily to religious…