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Crown Prosecution Service Fails to Overturn Coskun's Acquittal

2/28/2026

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The Crown Prosecution Service failed to overturn Hamit Coskun's acquittal after the High Court found no disorderly behavior.
Coskun faced threats after the incident and received support from the National Secular Society and the Free Speech Union.
Critics called for accountability within the Crown Prosecution Service for pursuing the case.
Coskun said he aims to educate the public about radical Islam and defend free speech.

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The Crown Prosecution Service failed to overturn Hamit Coskun's acquittal after the High Court found no disorderly behavior.
Coskun faced threats after the incident and received support from the National Secular Society and the Free Speech Union.
Critics called for accountability within the Crown Prosecution Service for pursuing the case.
Coskun said he aims to educate the public about radical Islam and defend free speech.