Anjem Choudary, an Islamist preacher, denies affiliations with the banned group Al-Muhajiroun alongside Canadian national Khaled Hussein, as they face terrorism charges at the Old Bailey.
Anjem Choudary, a 57-year-old Islamist preacher from Ilford, East London, pleaded not guilty to two charges related to terrorism at the Old Bailey. These charges are connected to the banned group Al-Muhajiroun, specifically alleging that Choudary was a member of this proscribed organization and incited support for it in meetings. Accompanying Choudary in the legal proceedings, Khaled Hussein, a Canadian national, also denied charges of being affiliated with Al-Muhajiroun, with accusations suggesting he sought to establish a Canadian branch under Choudary’s direction.
Both individuals were detained by counter-terrorism officers, with Hussein apprehended at Heathrow Airport on the same day as Choudary. They appeared via video link for the court session and remain in custody. Their trial is scheduled to start on June 4 at Kingston Crown Court, expected to last six to eight weeks, and involves further examination on April 23 at the Old Bailey before Justice Wall.
This case highlights ongoing concerns and the vigilant efforts to address radicalization and prevent terrorism within the United Kingdom. The outcomes of this trial are anticipated to provide insights into the operations and influence of banned groups like Al-Muhajiroun, as well as the national security implications of such affiliations.
