US EditionGovt to reject any attempt by ISIS 'Beatle' to be transferred to UK prison: Report
El Shafee Elsheikh, convicted ISIS 'Beatles' member, seeks transfer to UK prison despite citizenship revocation; UK government pledges to reject request amid victims' families' outrage.
- Sky News understands the UK government will reject any attempt to transfer El Shafee Elsheikh, serving eight life sentences, from a high-security prison in Colorado to a UK prison under the International Prisoner Transfer Programme.
- The US Department of Justice notified victims' relatives earlier this month and gave them 30 days to submit objections under the International Prisoner Transfer Programme, which requires gathering views from law enforcement and victims before deciding.
- Bethany Haines blasted the move bid, saying El Shafee Elsheikh tortured hostages for 18 months and "The idea someone this evil could be back in a British prison makes my skin crawl," fearing placement in Belmarsh.
- Robert Jenrick insisted the government stripped Elsheikh's citizenship, stating `If he wants to go home, he can go to Sudan`, while victims' families warned Sir Keir Starmer might allow the transfer amid US ties.
- The case highlights legal quirks: despite British citizenship revocation , Ministry of Justice guidance allows non-British nationals like El Shafee Elsheikh to seek transfer, with Aine Davis's return showing precedent.
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