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Radical cleric Anjem Choudray has claimed he would renounce his
British citizenship and live under the rule of Isis, if the government
would grant him safe passage.
In an interview with the Times the radical preacher claims that if he
had his passport he would have already travelled to areas in Syria or
Iraq presently controlled by the militant Islamic organisation Isis,
also known as the Islamic State.
In response Keith Vaz, chairman of the Common home affairs select
committee, said: If he wants to go, he should be allowed to go. I
think that would be a much better scenario than having him stay.
Why should the Home Office or anyone else give him safe passage? He
must take the consequences if he is propagating the views of Isis, Mr
Vaz said. I think people would like to see the back of him.
Anjem Choudary refused to condemn Lee Rigby's murder However, the
London-born preacher, who trained as a lawyer, cannot leave the
country because the Home Office has confiscated his passport.
I believe the world belongs to God and that one day, hopefully, the
UK will be part of an Islamic State. Why shouldnt I be free to travel
to the Khalifah [caliphate] and see what life is like under the
Sharia? Mr Choudary asked.
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The 47-year-olds passport was seized in September after he was
arrested on suspicion of being a member of a banned organisation. He
was released on bail with strict conditions. He denies any
wrong-doing.
If the Home Office give me back my passport, I could start making
plans straight away because I would love to bring up my children under
Sharia law. I could do a farewell press conference at Heathrow
Airport.
The only thing is that I do not think I should have to give up my
passport to do this," he said in remarks to IBT UK.
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Although he denies any communication with individuals living under
Isiss rule, he claims the CPS need to clarify the legality of the
decision facing those who travel to Syria or Iraq, adding that he
would only renounce his British citizenship "as a last resort".
In the past Mr Choudray has made it clear it would support the
implementation of Sharia law, claiming he supports the cutting off of
hands and public executions for criminals or anyone who insults the
Prophet Muhammad.
The conditions he was placed under following his arrest mean he cannot
travel abroad or associate with nine friends who were also arrested.
He also claims he has been prevented from leafleting and preaching in
public.
Video: Anjem Choudary speaking in 2013
It is not the first time he has made the boast, although it is the
most explicit yet. In remarks made to the Daily Star in June of this
year Mr Choudray said although it was too dangerous presently, if the
situation improved then of course it is somewhere I would love to
live with my family and children.
Radical cleric Anjem Choudray has claimed he would renounce his
British citizenship and live under the rule of Isis, if the government
would grant him safe passage.
In an interview with the Times the radical preacher claims that if he
had his passport he would have already travelled to areas in Syria or
Iraq presently controlled by the militant Islamic organisation Isis,
also known as the Islamic State.
In response Keith Vaz, chairman of the Common home affairs select
committee, said: If he wants to go, he should be allowed to go. I
think that would be a much better scenario than having him stay.
Why should the Home Office or anyone else give him safe passage? He
must take the consequences if he is propagating the views of Isis, Mr
Vaz said. I think people would like to see the back of him.
Anjem Choudary refused to condemn Lee Rigby's murder However, the
London-born preacher, who trained as a lawyer, cannot leave the
country because the Home Office has confiscated his passport.
I believe the world belongs to God and that one day, hopefully, the
UK will be part of an Islamic State. Why shouldnt I be free to travel
to the Khalifah [caliphate] and see what life is like under the
Sharia? Mr Choudary asked.
Read more: Radical preacher among eight bailed as man is charged as
part of extremism probe
'Terrorist Asbos to silence hate preachers' pledged by Tories for
election manifesto
Analysis: Theresa May doesnt get it - banning ideas we dont like is
to suggest that we are frightened of them
The 47-year-olds passport was seized in September after he was
arrested on suspicion of being a member of a banned organisation. He
was released on bail with strict conditions. He denies any
wrong-doing.
If the Home Office give me back my passport, I could start making
plans straight away because I would love to bring up my children under
Sharia law. I could do a farewell press conference at Heathrow
Airport.
The only thing is that I do not think I should have to give up my
passport to do this," he said in remarks to IBT UK.
Timeline: The emergence of Isis
1 of 18Next
Although he denies any communication with individuals living under
Isiss rule, he claims the CPS need to clarify the legality of the
decision facing those who travel to Syria or Iraq, adding that he
would only renounce his British citizenship "as a last resort".
In the past Mr Choudray has made it clear it would support the
implementation of Sharia law, claiming he supports the cutting off of
hands and public executions for criminals or anyone who insults the
Prophet Muhammad.
The conditions he was placed under following his arrest mean he cannot
travel abroad or associate with nine friends who were also arrested.
He also claims he has been prevented from leafleting and preaching in
public.
Video: Anjem Choudary speaking in 2013
It is not the first time he has made the boast, although it is the
most explicit yet. In remarks made to the Daily Star in June of this
year Mr Choudray said although it was too dangerous presently, if the
situation improved then of course it is somewhere I would love to
live with my family and children.