Alamgir & Ors, R. v

Alamgir & Ors, R. v

The mindset evidence and materials beyond the indicted speeches were relevant and admissible to establish the appellants' intent and knowledge. The trial judge gave proper and balanced directions to the jury, safeguarding the appellants' rights under Articles 9 and 10 ECHR. There was no unfairness or prejudice in the conduct of the trial, and the convictions are safe.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; 1st Appellant: Mohammed Alamgir; 2nd Appellant: Yousaf Bashir; 3rd Appellant: Rajib Khan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 July 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeals against conviction dismissed
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Evidence, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Religion, Encouragement of Terrorism, Proscribed Organisations, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Counter Terrorism Admissibility of Evidence Freedom of Expression Freedom of Religion Encouragement of Terrorism Proscribed Organisations Jury Directions

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Mohammed Alamgir

1st Appellant

Yousaf Bashir

2nd Appellant

Rajib Khan

3rd Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting 'mindset' evidence and materials beyond the indicted speeches
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge failed to provide adequate jury directions regarding the appellants' contact with Security Services
  3. 3 Whether the trial judge failed to safeguard the appellants' rights under Articles 9 and 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights

Ratio Decidendi

The mindset evidence and materials beyond the indicted speeches were relevant and admissible to establish the appellants' intent and knowledge. The trial judge gave proper and balanced directions to the jury, safeguarding the appellants' rights under Articles 9 and 10 ECHR. There was no unfairness or prejudice in the conduct of the trial, and the convictions are safe.

Court Disposition

Appeals against conviction dismissed