Joe Stone KC collapses terror indictment at Kingston Crown Court

Joe Stone KC was instructed to represent the defendant (AH) on six allegations of Disseminating Terrorist Publications contrary to section 2(1) Terrorism Act 2006. The allegations centre around the alleged criminal use of “nasheeds” (Islamic orientated songs, prayer and poetry) in encouraging others to commit acts of terrorism against the UK State . Leading defence experts in the field of Islamic culture were called to rebut the allegations which were supported by previous bad character evidence. The defendant was acquitted on  all 6 counts.

Joe Stone KC was instructed as leading counsel by Shahida Begum of CS Solicitors.