Shamima Begum: UK Citizenship Revocation Questioned by European Court
The European Court of Human Rights has questioned the UK’s decision to revoke Shamima Begum’s citizenship, focusing on the state’s responsibility towards potential trafficking victims. Begum, who joined ISIS at 15, was later stripped of her citizenship due to national security concerns. The court is examining whether the Home Office considered Begum’s potential as a trafficking victim before making the decision, as the court is questioning the UK’s failure to consider the grooming and trafficking of a school child in London. The UK government maintains its decision was justified to protect national security and will be defended.
John Q. Hosedrinker