Mahmood ready to ‘robustly defend’ Begum citizenship decision to European judges

Shabana Mahmood is said to be prepared to ‘robustly defend’ the Government decision (PA) - (PA Wire)

Shabana Mahmood will “robustly defend” the decision to revoke Shamima Begum’s citizenship in the face of scrutiny from European judges, Government sources have said.

The European Court of Human Rights has demanded answers from Britain over the move, which was taken after the former UK national travelled from east London to territory held by the so-called Islamic State.