UK Prosecutors Seek Review After Court Overturns Conviction in Quran-Burning Case

UK Prosecutors Seek Review After Court Overturns Conviction in Quran-Burning Case
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The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has formally requested a review after the Court of Appeal overturned the conviction of Hamit Coskun, who burned a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish Consulate in London.

The appellate court cited freedom of expression in quashing the conviction, reigniting debate over how UK law addresses hate incidents involving religious texts.

According to Shia Waves Agency, citing the BBC, the case has highlighted the absence of a formal legal definition of Islamophobia in the UK. Civil rights advocates say the lack of a clear framework contributes to heightened insecurity among Muslim communities, fuels hate-driven behavior, and may encourage provocative acts.

Civil society groups are calling for swift legislative review and potential reforms aimed at safeguarding religious rights while balancing free speech protections. The CPS has not provided a timeline for the review.