Abdul Ezedi, a chemical attacker who claimed to have converted to Christianity and was granted asylum in the UK, received a Muslim burial. Home Secretary James Cleverly cautioned church leaders about supporting asylum claims of converts, emphasizing the need for transparency in asylum court cases. The case of Ezedi raised concerns about the exploitation of the asylum system through religious conversion, with charity funding his funeral under a false name. Church leaders were warned against vouching for asylum seekers, with criticism directed at the Church of England's role in safeguarding against potential harm from newcomers.
‘The Church of England itself is not responsible for safeguarding the British people against those coming to this country who might do harm.’ Henry Bolton reacts to James Cleverly warning churches to stop helping asylum seekers to stay in Britain by converting to Christianity. https://t.co/jHv2qKce8k
Iraqi Arez Ali, 28, is a failed asylum seeker who is going through an appeal. He's also a career criminal, where for being in possession of 52 wraps of cocaine he has just been jailed for 4 years. -June 2021 he was convicted for having a dangerous dog which killed another… https://t.co/4wQQaV6Eqc
🗣️ Justin Welby condemns ‘evil of people smugglers’ in wake of Clapham chemical attack https://t.co/WbpA16vHka
Christian "convert" Abdul Ezedi was buried as a Muslim in East London. Just to rub our noses in it, he was crowd funded using the false name of "Abdul Wahed", & captioned, "Please give our brother a dignified Islamic burial. "He died tragically in suspicious circumstances… https://t.co/Dg1yuy3v9W
Home Secretary warns churches not to allow asylum-seekers to exploit the system by converting to Christianity - after it emerged Clapham chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi's bid was backed by church leaders despite his sex offence conviction https://t.co/LVwq2w4hBu https://t.co/WGZ0sBFzv4
ICYMI: 'It's not very Christian if you've committed a sexual offence, he shouldn't have been in the country regardless of his religion, regardless of how he was applying or the grounds. He just should not have been in Britain.' @CharlieRowley18 on Abdul Ezedi. https://t.co/bjJtCLwna2
Chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi buried under a ‘false name’ after charity raised £6,000 for his funeral https://t.co/Mm9yg3Xizi
Charity crowdfunded for chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi's Muslim funeral under a false name https://t.co/CKhRRQsmDO https://t.co/ekPQatDVqT
Home Secretary cautions church leaders over 'vouching' for asylum claims of converts https://t.co/GlMSatYH4j https://t.co/2mVC8YDlmO
Cleverly cautions church leaders over ‘vouching’ for asylum claims of converts https://t.co/AeM71ealwY
EXCL - The Home Secretary writes for The Sun on Sunday.... James Cleverly says we must "shine a light" on asylum court hearings after the shocking case of chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi https://t.co/vA4EqwKBmq
EXCL - Home Secretary James Cleverly warns church leaders of dangers of meddling in asylum cases. Says there's a difference between welcoming member of "flock" and vouching for them to stay in UK Also backs ending secrecy around asylum court cases https://t.co/x3nsXKafh9
'It's not very Christian if you've committed a sexual offence, he shouldn't have been in the country regardless of his religion, regardless of how he was applying or the grounds. He just should not have been in Britain.' @CharlieRowley18 on Abdul Ezedi. https://t.co/v9NpSt1ACq
UK: Chemical attacker given Muslim burial after claiming to have converted to Christianity and being granted asylum - https://t.co/WxBa9iitFW