The United Kingdom plans to vigorously defend its decision to revoke Shamima Begum’s citizenship in proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The case involves legal questions surrounding the rights of individuals regarding nationality and the state’s authority to revoke citizenship in cases involving national security or criminal conduct. The UK government maintains that such measures are necessary for public safety and security, and that the legal process adheres to international standards. The European Court is examining whether the UK’s actions are consistent with the conventions it has ratified, especially concerning the rights to a fair hearing and non-discrimination. The case also involves considerations of whether Begum’s status as a victim of grooming or trafficking was sufficiently evaluated prior to her citizenship revocation. The court’s decision could influence future legal frameworks relating to citizenship revocation, national security, and human rights protection. The UK’s legal team underscores the importance of sovereign authority in national security matters and aims to demonstrate due process in the case proceedings.
UK to robustly defend stripping Begum of citizenship in European court, source says’