Press Release

10 January 2011

Arab intellectuals and politicians prepare to launch the Sharq Forum
 
With the approach of the first anniversary of the Tunisian revolution, Arab scholars and politicians are preparing to launch from the Tunisian capital, Tunis, a new initiative called the Sharq Forum.

The Forum is an independent global institution designed to implant the values of engagement, dialogue and democracy in Arab countries; and contribute to building a stable political future with economic prosperity. It seeks to nurture political consciousness, exchange of expertise, set out priorities, and bolster understanding and collaboration between the Arab world and its environs. 

Press Statement

Issue date: 11 November 2011

Raed Salah wins permission to appeal against Home Secretary's deportation decision

On 7th November 2011 an Immigration Judge granted Sheikh Raed Salah permission to appeal the ruling of the First-tier (Immigration) Tribunal. Sheikh Salah has been granted permission to appeal on all 6 grounds submitted to the Judge.

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The Immigration and Asylum First-Tier Tribunal has rejected the appeal of Sheikh Raed Salah against the decision of the Home Secretary to exclude him from the UK. Yesterday's judgement (Tuesday 25 October), a court statement said, came down to a balancing act between the public interest and the interests of Sheikh Salah.

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30 September 2011

High Court rules Raed Salah is 'entitled to damages for wrongful detention'

The Middle East Monitor (MEMO) welcomes the High Court ruling that the British government's detention of Sheikh Raed Salah was illegal during the early part of his detention and that he is entitled to damages during that period.

After wrongfully detaining the Palestinian leader, the Home Secretary unsuccessfully tried to deny him bail. Sheikh Salah successfully applied for and was granted bail by Mr. Justice Stadlen in the High Court in July. Today's ruling compounds the misguided approach taken towards Sheikh Salah by the British government.