The Intelligence from The Economist Terrorist on parole: A jihadist killer fools Britain’s justice system
Dec 2, 2019
Tom Rowley, a reporter on The Economist's Britain desk, dives into the complex case of Osman Khan, a jihadist who was under surveillance and subsequently committed a tragic attack in London. The discussion reveals the alarming shortcomings of the UK's parole system and raises critical questions about terrorism rehabilitation. Additionally, Rowley touches on the pressing issues surrounding the global AIDS epidemic and the innovative yet troubling trend of Venezuelans turning to video gaming for economic survival amidst widespread crisis.
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London Bridge Attack
- Usman Khan, a convicted terrorist, killed two people in London near London Bridge.
- This occurred shortly before the UK general election, raising concerns about public safety.
Khan's Release
- Usman Khan, convicted in a plot to bomb the London Stock Exchange, was released automatically due to legal changes.
- Despite being on license and monitored, he was granted permission to attend a prisoner rehabilitation conference in London.
Monitoring Challenges
- Authorities lacked resources for constant monitoring of every convicted terrorist, leading to a judgment call about Khan's conference attendance.
- The Ministry of Justice initiated a review of Khan's case and 74 other released terrorists.