Draft:Mohammed Akunjee
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| Born | Shadwell, London, England |
| Profession | Solicitor |
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Mohammed Tasnime Akunjee (Bengali: মোহাম্মদ আকুঞ্জি; 1977) is a British-born Solicitor[1] and politician. He is well known for being a television guest on political discussions relating to legal challenges Muslims face in the UK and elsewhere. The most notable was a debate held at the Oxford Union[2].
Akunjee is currently standing as an independent for the Parliamentary candidate for Bethnal Green and Stepney in 2024.[3]
Early life[edit]
Akunjee was born in Shadwell, Tower Hamlets to Bangladeshi Muslim parents. Akunjee grew up in a family dedicated to healthcare, with both his father and brothers serving as doctors in North London. Akunjee chose to serve people in another field and studied Law at the University of Westminster.
Career[edit]
Akunjee is a criminal defence solicitor specializing in Terrorism and Terrorism-related offenses since 1999.[4] His expertise includes dealing with proscribed organizations, terrorist groups, and navigating terrorism-related legislation, particularly in the context of the government's Prevent strategy. Akunjee has worked on cases involving individuals linked to terrorist organizations, including those who have travelled to conflict zones and returned home. [5]
His career is marked by notable engagements, such as the representing the family of Shamima Begum, a British-born teenager who joined the Islamic State.[6]
Akunjee lead and won a defamation case against EDL founder, Tommy Robinson, on behalf of a Syrian refugee. This led to Tommy Robinson declaring bankruptcy.[7]
In addition to his role as a defence lawyer, Akunjee has actively participated in matters related to the repatriation of individuals who regretted their decision to travel to conflict zones. Notably, in June 2015, he negotiated the release and repatriation of a female British citizen from the border region of Turkey and Syria.[8] He has also advised families, entities, and individuals on various aspects of counterterrorism strategy, humanitarian aid provision, and the legal framework applicable to activities aiding those escaping conflict zones.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Tasnime Akunjee (Consultant)".
- ^ Webb vs Akunjee - Head to Head debate Shamima Begum - Oxford Union 30th May 2019
- ^ "Nigel Farage grills independent candidate on Galloway's 'Muslim vote' strategy: 'Where do your loyalties lie?'".
- ^ "Waterfords Solicitors | Our Team | Mohammed Akunjee | Murder| VAT | Evasion | Legal Advice | UK | Waterfords Solicitors - Brentford - London - UK". Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Lawyer backing girls who fled to Syria is linked to terror apologists".
- ^ Baksi, Catherine (23 March 2024). "Lawyer of the week: Tasnime Akunjee, representing the family of Shamima Begum, who is challenging the removal of her British citizenship in 2019". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Assault schoolboy sues Tommy Robinson". BBC News. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "British woman rescued from al Qaeda in Syria".