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Controversy Over Clapham Attacker's Burial and Asylum Claim Raises Questions

Abdul Ezedi's Muslim burial despite Christian conversion claim and scrutiny over his UK asylum status highlight systemic issues.

  • Abdul Ezedi, the Clapham chemical attacker, was given a Muslim burial despite claims of converting to Christianity, sparking controversy.
  • Home Secretary James Cleverly faces scrutiny over how Ezedi was allowed to remain in the UK despite being a convicted sex offender and his asylum claim issues.
  • Documents reveal Ezedi was granted asylum based on his claimed Christian conversion, despite failing basic questions about the religion.
  • Criticism arises over the role of 'credulous clerics' and 'lefty lawyers' in asylum cases, with government officials warning of potential damage to the asylum system's integrity.
  • The case has led to calls for a reform of the asylum system, including the Safety of Rwanda Bill aiming to prevent similar cases.
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