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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Matthew Weaver

European human rights court questions UK decision to strip Shamima Begum of citizenship

Shamima Begum wears a light, casual shirt and sunglasses on top of her head
Shamima Begum is challenging Sajid Javid’s decision as home secretary in 2019 to strip her of her British citizenship. Photograph: BBC

The European court of human rights has questioned the UK government over its 2019 decision to remove Shamima Begum’s British citizenship.

Lawyers in Europe have asked how Begum’s treatment complies with the UK’s responsibilities to victims of trafficking.

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