‘Two friends who planned their journey to Syria on TripAdvisor have each been jailed for 14 years for preparing to join Islamic State.
The Guardian, 20th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two high court judges have said fresh proceedings can be brought against Tommy Robinson for alleged contempt of court over the filming of people involved in a criminal trial.’
The Guardian, 14th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man who left USB sticks containing terrorist propaganda inside shoes at six mosques in England has been jailed.’
BBC News, 14th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has announced a new investigation into child protection in religious organisations and settings. The investigation will be thematic and will review the current child protection policies, practices and procedures in religious institutions in England and Wales.’
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, 2nd May 2019
Source: www.iicsa.org.uk
‘A UK-based TV station has been fined £75,000 by Ofcom after broadcasting hate speech about the Ahmadi community, amid growing fears that the religious group is facing persecution.’
The Guardian, 15th April 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A violent racist with a history of mental health problems who admitted a terrorist offence and stockpiling equipment to bomb a mosque has been jailed for four years, one of the lowest sentences for someone plotting a potentially deadly attack.’
The Guardian, 10th April 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The family of Shamima Begum has formally started court challenges against the home secretary, saying Sajid Javid’s decision to strip the teenager of her citizenship is unfair because hundreds of Britons who went to Islamic State territory have been allowed back.’
The Guardian, 20th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Lewis Ludlow – nicknamed “The Eagle” – has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years for planning a “spectacular” terror attack on Oxford Street in London.’
The Independent, 6th March 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A man who deliberately drove at worshippers leaving an Islamic community centre has been jailed.’
BBC News, 6th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Tommy Robinson, the far-right founder of the English Defence League, has been permanently banned from Facebook and Instagram for repeatedly breaking policies on hate speech, Facebook said.’
The Guardian, 26th February 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Hizballah, Ansaroul Islam and Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam Wal-Muslimin (JNIM) are set to be banned following their proscription as terrorist organisations.’
Home Office, 25th February 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
‘Shamima Begum, who joined the Islamic State group in Syria aged 15, is to lose her UK citizenship.’
BBC News, 20th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Shamima Begum was just 15 when she was radicalised by Isis militants online and smuggled into Syria.’
Rights Info, 19th February 2019
Source: rightsinfo.org
‘A British woman who ran away to Syria as a schoolgirl to join the Islamic State group has been told she could face prosecution if she returns home.’
BBC News, 14th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Around 350 British jihadists suspected to be in Syria could face up to 10 years in jail if they return to the UK under new anti-terror laws that ban travel to designated areas.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Solicitor advocate and law writer David Burrows writes that to define a valid marriage in English law is by no means obvious.’
Family Law, 7th February 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘A Muslim man who said his human rights were breached by a council’s refusal to permit a marble edge around a grave has lost a High Court battle.’
BBC News, 22nd January 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A mother has lost a High Court challenge against the UK’s sharing of evidence on two suspected Islamic State fighters without seeking assurances they would not face the death penalty.’
BBC News, 18th January 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In this post Russell Sandberg, Professor of Law at Cardiff University, questions the current proposal for celebrants to face criminal penalties if they fail to ensure the marriage is also civilly registered. He argues that this will not cure concerns about unregistered religious marriages but rather underlines the need for comprehensive reform.’
Family Law, 15th January 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
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