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Judge's Controversial Wishes for Terrorist Spark Outrage

9/9/2025

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British judge Sir Robert Jay faced criticism for wishing terrorist Haroon Aswat "all the best" before his release.
Aswat, linked to the 7/7 bombings, was jailed in the US for conspiracy and deported to the UK in 2022.
Despite police concerns, he will be released from a psychiatric facility.
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick condemned the judge's remarks, emphasizing no sympathy for convicted terrorists.
Security officials raised serious concerns about Aswat's potential threat to national security.

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British judge Sir Robert Jay faced criticism for wishing terrorist Haroon Aswat "all the best" before his release.
Aswat, linked to the 7/7 bombings, was jailed in the US for conspiracy and deported to the UK in 2022.
Despite police concerns, he will be released from a psychiatric facility.
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick condemned the judge's remarks, emphasizing no sympathy for convicted terrorists.
Security officials raised serious concerns about Aswat's potential threat to national security.