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CPS Appeals Ruling on Quran Burning Protest Case

11/22/2025

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The Crown Prosecution Service appeals a High Court ruling overturning Hamit Coskun's conviction for burning a Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London.
Coskun says his actions were a protest against Turkey's government.
The CPS maintains that although burning a religious text is not a crime, it showed hostility toward a religious group.
The High Court will consider the appeal.

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The Crown Prosecution Service appeals a High Court ruling overturning Hamit Coskun's conviction for burning a Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London.
Coskun says his actions were a protest against Turkey's government.
The CPS maintains that although burning a religious text is not a crime, it showed hostility toward a religious group.
The High Court will consider the appeal.