How will recent and future legislation affect the right to protest in the UK? – The Guardian

Posted November 14th, 2023 in demonstrations, human rights, news, proscribed organisations, public order by sally

‘We examine the myriad of current laws and others being proposed to curb different types of protests and activism.’

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The Guardian, 13th November 2023

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Three-day hearing on Shamima Begum’s legal fight set to begin in Court of Appeal – The Independent

Posted October 24th, 2023 in appeals, citizenship, news, proscribed organisations, terrorism by tracey

‘Shamima Begum’s legal fight over the decision to deprive her of her British citizenship is set to reach the Court of Appeal.’

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The Independent, 24th October 2023

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Israel-Hamas war: what are the laws about protest in England and Wales? – The Guardian

‘Police have made dozens of arrests after protests across the UK against a bombing campaign and expected ground war in Gaza after the murderous attacks by Hamas in Israel.’

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The Guardian, 16th October 2023

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CPS prosecution guidance on protests and demonstrations in light of the Middle East conflict – Crown Prosecution Service

‘The CPS is aware that following the recent disturbing events in the Middle East, the public and many different communities may be concerned about protests or demonstrations. The CPS recognises that whilst in the main demonstrations and protests will be peaceful and lawful, there may be incidents of public disorder and it is possible that some individuals may commit criminal offences.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 13th October 2023

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UK to declare Wagner group a terrorist organisation – The Guardian

Posted September 6th, 2023 in government departments, news, proscribed organisations, Russia, terrorism, Ukraine, war by sally

‘The Wagner mercenary group will be declared a terrorist organisation, the Home Office has announced.’

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The Guardian, 5th September 2023

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Police detention officer convicted of terror offence over UDA posts – The Independent

Posted March 16th, 2023 in guilty pleas, internet, news, police, proscribed organisations, terrorism by sally

‘A police detention officer has been convicted of a terror offence after he published images showing his apparent support of a Northern Ireland paramilitary group.’

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The Independent, 15th March 2023

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Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to UK – terrorism adviser – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2023 in citizenship, news, proscribed organisations, terrorism by sally

‘A top government terrorism adviser is to say that Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK, as the number of expert voices opposing her exclusion from Britain grows.’

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The Guardian, 27th February 2023

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Shamima Begum loses appeal against removal of British citizenship – The Guardian

‘Shamima Begum, who left Britain as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State (IS), has lost an appeal against the decision to remove her British citizenship.’

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The Guardian, 22nd February 2023

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Deprivation of British citizenship and withdrawal of passports – House of Commons Library

Posted January 12th, 2023 in citizenship, news, passports, proscribed organisations, terrorism by sally

‘In recent years there has been an increased use of Government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withdraw British passport facilities, particularly from those who may be involved in fighting, extremist activity or terrorist training overseas.’

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House of Commons Library, 11th January 2023

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‘Miss Hitler’ beauty queen to be released from prison early – The Independent

Posted October 13th, 2022 in news, parole, proscribed organisations, racism by tracey

‘A convicted extreme right-wing terrorist and Miss Hitler beauty pageant contestant who joked about gassing synagogues is to be freed early from jail.’

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The Independent, 13th October 2022

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Should Shamima Begum be allowed to return to the UK to argue her case? – The Guardian

‘It is not new – although it is eyecatching – to report that Shamima Begum, then 15, was helped to travel to Syria and join Islamic State by a Canadian agent. Mohammed al-Rashed was picked up by the Turkish authorities in March 2015, and said at the time he was an informant for Canadian intelligence, and had helped Begum travel from Istanbul airport to the Syrian border a few days earlier.’

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The Guardian, 31st August 2022

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National Action: Nazi Alex Davies guilty of fascist group membership – BBC News

Posted May 18th, 2022 in news, proscribed organisations by sally

‘A man has been found guilty of being a member of a banned fascist group.’

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BBC News, 19th May 2022

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Supreme Court dismisses protestors’ appeal over PKK flag conviction – UK Human Rights Blog

‘Pwr v Director of Public Prosecutions [2022] UKSC 2. On 26 January 2022 the Supreme Court ruled that s.13(1) Terrorism Act 2000 (“TA 2000 “) is a strict liability offence and that, whilst it does interfere with Art.10 ECHR (freedom of expression), the interference is lawful, necessary and proportionate.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 3rd February 2022

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Far-right extremists and jihadists must be punished equally, solicitor-general says as neo-Nazi cases rise – The Independent

Posted January 24th, 2022 in Islam, news, proscribed organisations, sentencing, suspended sentences, terrorism by tracey

‘Far-right extremists and jihadists must be punished equally, the solicitor-general has said following a rise in terror cases involving neo-Nazis.’

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The Independent, 23rd January 2022

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Man who wore banned Palestine groups T-shirts in Jewish area gets suspended term – The Independent

‘A man who wore T-shirts supporting banned Palestinian groups among Jewish communities in north London has been handed a suspended jail sentence.’

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The Independent, 17th December 2021

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Ben Raymond: Co-founder of neo-Nazi terrorist group National Action convicted of terror offences – The Independent

Posted December 2nd, 2021 in news, proscribed organisations, terrorism by sally

‘The co-founder of the National Action neo-Nazi terrorist group has been convicted of remaining a member after it was banned.’

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The Independent, 1st December 2021

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Supreme Court hears Kurdish flags appeal – Law Society’s Gazette

‘Three men found guilty of carrying a Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) flag are appealing against their convictions at the Supreme Court, arguing that a ‘strict liability’ offence for carrying the flag of a proscribed organisation is ‘incompatible’ with their right to freedom of expression.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 22nd November 2021

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Hamas to be declared terror group with supporters in UK facing 10 years in prison – The Independent

‘Priti Patel is to proscribe the political wing of Hamas as a terrorist organisation after denouncing it as “fundamentally and rabidly antisemitic”. Hamas’ military wing has been proscribed in the UK since 2001, but in an announcement on Friday the home secretary will say the entirety of the Palestinian group should now be banned.’

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The Independent, 19th November 2021

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Tommy Robinson gets five-year stalking order after harassing journalist – The Guardian

Posted October 14th, 2021 in harassment, media, news, proscribed organisations, stalking by sally

‘Tommy Robinson has been given a five-year stalking protection order after he shouted abuse outside the home of a journalist and threatened to repeatedly return to her address.’

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The Guardian, 13th October 2021

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Research Briefing: Proscribed Terrorist Organisations – House of Commons Library

Posted August 27th, 2021 in news, parliament, proscribed organisations, terrorism by tracey

‘This paper examines the regime for proscribing organisations under the Terrorism Act 2000. It explains the criteria that must be met for proscription, the associated criminal offences, and the process for deproscription. It also considers recently proscribed organisations, and some criticisms of the regime.’

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House of Commons Library, 26th August 2021

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