UK to ‘robustly defend’ stripping Begum of citizenship in European court, source says

The United Kingdom government is preparing a firm legal defense against a challenge regarding its decision to revoke Shamima Begum’s British citizenship. A highly placed source has indicated that the UK intends to argue its case vigorously before a European court. The legal proceedings come as the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has reportedly raised questions surrounding the initial considerations in Begum’s case. Specifically, the ECHR’s inquiry centers on whether authorities adequately assessed if Begum might have been a victim of grooming and human trafficking prior to the decision to strip her of citizenship. This aspect forms a critical point of contention in the ongoing international legal scrutiny over the matter.