An earlier court ruling had found Ms Begum, who is now aged 20, should be allowed to return to the UK to challenge the deprivation of her British citizenship. But the government has today won permission to challenge the decision, following controversy over whether the young woman should be allowed back to the UK. The UK's highest court will now consider whether she should be allowed to return to challenge the deprivation of her citizenship. He said Ms Begum, found herself in that position due to her own choices, not as a result of any of the Secretary of State's actions. Sir James added that Ms Begum was "in precisely the category that causes real concern".

Source: Daily Mirror July 31, 2020 09:58 UTC