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Jonathan Sumption: The case for Shamima Begum
Feb 23, 2024
Analyzing the UK Court of Appeal's decision on Shamima Begum's citizenship, the legal complexities and ethical implications of rendering her stateless, the controversy surrounding the Home Secretary's decision, the balance between national security interests and international legal frameworks, and the significance of liberalism in upholding institutional procedures.
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- The case raises concerns about rendering individuals stateless and the power granted to the home secretary.
- The consequences led to her effective statelessness, sparking debates on justice, citizenship rights, and the discretion of the home secretary in national security matters.
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Shamima Begum Case Overview
The UK Court of Appeal rejected Shamima Begum's plea to reinstate her British citizenship, as she ran away at 15 to join Islamic State, married a jihadi, and bore three children who did not survive. The decision was based on the view that she was a threat to national security, deemed by the former home secretary, despite arguments that her trafficking for sexual purposes should prevent citizenship withdrawal. The case raises concerns about rendering individuals stateless and the power granted to the home secretary.
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