Abdul Ezedi, a chemical attacker, was given a Muslim burial in the UK after claiming to have converted to Christianity and being granted asylum. Home Secretary James Cleverly warned church leaders about the risks of supporting asylum claims of converts like Ezedi. Cleverly emphasized the need to bring transparency to asylum court hearings following Ezedi's case. The controversy arose as church leaders backed Ezedi's asylum bid despite his sex offense conviction, prompting concerns about exploitation of the system.
‘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
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
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