Shamima Begum

British born terrorist who left the UK to join ISIL and later attempted to come back

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Shamima Begum is a British-born woman who left the UK in February 2015, aged 15, to join the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Syria. Her intention to return to the UK in February 2019 resulted in a public debate about the handling of returning jihadists.

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Shamima Begum: Why women are terrorism's secret weapon

Women are often portrayed as peacemakers, but research suggests they can play an active role in extremism.
BBC News - Published 5 days ago

Shamima Begum: IS bride 'given legal aid' for citizenship fight

Shamima Begum, who fled to Syria aged 15, wants to overturn a ruling stopping her returning to the UK.
BBC News - Published 6 days ago

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Corbyn: Begum is entitled to apply for legal aid

During a visit to a youth crime reduction project in Calderdale the Labour leader defended the rights of Shamima Begum, saying that she is entitled to apply for legal aid.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published 6 days ago

Shamima Begum: Isis bride 'granted legal aid' to fight decision to strip her of UK citizenship

Legal aid rules state that funding should be available if case is held in British court and plaintiff has no means to pay
Independent - Published 6 days ago

Shamima Begum: Jeremy Hunt defends Isis bride claiming legal aid over citizenship challenge

Foreign secretary says decision makes him 'very uncomfortable' but that UK believes in right to fair legal representation
Independent - Published 6 days ago

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