Hamas vs. the UK government explained

A barrister instructed by Hamas discusses the deproscription application currently being reviewed by the Home Secretary

By Daniel Grütters Dr. Salman Butt 14 Shw 46 ◦︎ 12 Apr 25

In this podcast episode, Dr. Salman Butt talks to barrister Daniel Grütters — one of the lawyers instructed by Hamas to make the case for its deproscription.

With the application currently on the desk of the British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, we distil all you need to know about this groundbreaking case.

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Source: Islam21c

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There is no expression of support or expression of personal views within this podcast.

As a result of recent public interest in the application which is to be considered by the Home Secretary, we have asked a lawyer to explain what it is that the Home Secretary will be considering.

Daniel Grütters Dr. Salman Butt 14 Shw 46 ◦︎ 12 Apr 25 14 Shw 46 ◦︎ 12 Apr 25

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By Daniel Grütters

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Daniel Grütters is ranked in the Legal 500 and specialises in civil and public law. His expertise spans housing and community care, civil actions against the State, immigration and asylum, and police and prison inquests. He regularly acts in judicial reviews, homelessness appeals, and claims involving unlawful detention, discrimination, and human rights. In addition to the Hamas case, Daniel has notable experience with vulnerable clients and complex Equality Act issues. Before being called to the Bar in 2017, he was the international law adviser at the British Red Cross. He is especially knowledgeable on EEA matters and the intersection of the Withdrawal Agreement with UK immigration law.

By Dr. Salman Butt

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Dr. Butt studied Biochemistry at Imperial College London, followed by a PhD in Chemical Biology, carrying out research into photosynthesis. During his years at university, he became involved in Islamic society da'wah and activism, and general Muslim community projects. At present, he is the Head of Islamic Thought and a regular contributor at Islam21c, and also has a blog on HuffPost. You may find him on social media.