Why is the Southport stabbing not being classed as a terror attack? – The Independent

Posted October 31st, 2024 in attempted murder, children, murder, news, offensive weapons, police, terrorism by michael

‘This week, a teenager accused of murdering three children in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday class in Southport has been charged with a terror offence and making a biological weapon.’

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The Independent, 30th October 2024

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Far-right extremist jailed for terrorist offences – BBC News

Posted October 25th, 2024 in firearms, imprisonment, internet, news, sentencing, terrorism by sally

‘A far-right extremist has been jailed for 12 years after posting videos of an extreme right-wing nature on social media.’

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BBC News, 24th October 2024

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Manchester Arena survivors win case against man who claimed there was ‘no bomb’ – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2024 in children, data protection, explosives, harassment, news, terrorism, victims by sally

‘Two survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing have won a high court harassment case against a former television producer who claimed the attack had been staged.’

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2024

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UN rapporteur challenges LSE over action against pro-Palestine protesters – The Guardian

‘The London School of Economics has been criticised by a UN rapporteur and accused of Islamophobia after reportedly raising an allegation that students behind a pro-Palestine demonstration in July had prompted fears of a repeat of the 7/7 terrorist attacks.’

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The Guardian, 20th October 2024

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Welsh teenager jailed for attacking trans woman and sharing terrorist documents – The Guardian

‘A teenage far-right extremist has been jailed for more than five years for sharing terrorist documents and attacking a transgender woman by kicking her in the head before posting “best day ever” online.’

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The Guardian, 19th September 2024

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Venues and clubs to face fines up to £18 million as part of new anti-terrorism measures – The Independent

Posted September 13th, 2024 in bills, duty of care, fines, news, terrorism by sally

‘Venues and nightclubs could face fines of up to £18 million if they flout new rules to protect visitors and staff from terror attacks.’

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The Independent, 12th September 2024

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Judges have refused to save Shamima Begum. Labour should bring her back to the UK to face justice – The Guardian

‘Stripping her of her citizenship was a political act by a bullying home secretary. Keir Starmer’s government can right that wrong.’

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The Guardian, 8th August 2024

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Shamima Begum: supreme court refuses to hear UK citizenship appeal – The Guardian

‘Shamima Begum’s legal fight to restore her UK citizenship has received a big blow after the supreme court refused to hear an appeal.’

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The Guardian, 7th August 2024

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Anjem Choudary gets life sentence for directing terrorist organisation – The Guardian

Posted July 31st, 2024 in imprisonment, Islam, news, proscribed organisations, sentencing, terrorism by sally

‘A judge has jailed the Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary for life with a minimum term of 28 years for running a banned terrorist organisation, telling him: “I cannot foresee a time when you will cease to be dangerous.”’

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The Guardian, 30th July 2024

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Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary guilty of directing terrorist organisation – The Guardian

Posted July 24th, 2024 in Islam, news, proscribed organisations, terrorism by sally

‘The Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary has been found guilty of directing the terrorist group al-Muhajiroun (ALM) and drumming up cross-border support for the banned organisation online.’

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The Guardian, 23rd July 2024

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Bereaved families force law changes – why did it take so long? – BBC News

Posted July 18th, 2024 in bereavement, bills, families, health & safety, housing, inquests, news, sport, terrorism by michael

‘The inclusion of both the Hillsborough Law and Martyn’s Law in the King’s Speech is a big moment for people power.’

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BBC News, 18th July 2024

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What laws can the Conservative government pass before the general election? – The Independent

‘The Conservatives and Labour have held talks to work out what outstanding legislation can be rushed through parliament to become law before the Commons closes for the general election.’

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The Independent, 23rd May 2024

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Hate preachers and extremists banned from the UK – Home Office

Posted May 7th, 2024 in immigration, news, terrorism, visas by sally

‘Dangerous extremists intent on promoting extreme ideologies will be blocked from entering the UK as the government steps up action to protect the public.’

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Home Office, 30th April 2024

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – Mountford Chambers

‘After receiving Royal Assent in October 2023 the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 is moving forward with the recent publishing of the draft guidance required by section 204 of the Act, advising on the procedures that companies can put in place to prevent persons associated with them from committing fraud offences contrary to section 199.’

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Mountford Chambers, 24th April 2024

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Reading terror stabbings ‘probably avoidable’, inquest concludes – The Independent

‘A coroner has ruled the deaths of three people in the Reading terror attack were ”probably avoidable” as he delivered his conclusion following an inquest at the Old Bailey on Friday.’

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The Independent, 27th April 2024

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Met police to pay ‘five-figure sum’ to French publisher arrested under anti-terror laws – The Guardian

‘A French publisher who was arrested in London on terrorism charges has been awarded “substantial” damages by the Metropolitan police, as new figures reveal thousands of foreign nationals have been stopped at UK ports under anti-terror laws.’

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The Guardian, 29th April 2024

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Clark v Adams: personal injury claim against Gerry Adams to proceed to trial – 12KBW Personal Injury Law Blog

‘Clark v Adams [2024] EWHC 62 (KB) is an unusual personal injury claim: three joined claims brought for injuries suffered as a result of bombings attributed to the Provisional Irish Republican Army (‘provisional IRA’) at the Old Bailey in March 1973, the London Docklands in February 1996 and the Arndale Centre in Manchester in June 1996. The claims were brought against the provisional IRA and against Gerry Adams, both in a representative capacity (as a representative of the provisional IRA) and in his personal capacity.’

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12KBW Personal Injury Law Blog, 23rd April 202

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The Manchester Arena Inquiry: lessons for future inquiries – 6KBW College Hill

Posted April 24th, 2024 in chambers articles, inquiries, news, terrorism, victims, witnesses by sally

‘Lawyers involved in public inquiries often refer, half in jest and half out of fear, to a hypothetical future ‘inquiry into the inquiry’ in which their decisions will be scrutinised. Happily for lawyers, but perhaps to the detriment of future inquiries, there is usually relatively little analysis and certainly no formal mechanism to review the effectiveness of an inquiry following its completion. That is the position notwithstanding the growing reliance on public inquiries to investigate matters of acute public concern, and that chief amongst the many purposes of inquiries – establishing facts, providing accountability, making recommendations – is learning lessons.’

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6KBW College Hill, 17th April 2024

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Immigration Newsletter – 4KBW

March 2024 Update.

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4KBW, March 2024

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‘Birmingham Four’ ask CCRC to investigate convictions for terror plot – The Guardian

‘Four men were jailed for life in 2017 for planning terrorist attack in UK after elaborate undercover police operation.’

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The Guardian, 22nd April 2024

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