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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Protect freedom to criticise Islam in law, MPs demand
The freedom to criticise Islam must be protected, Tory MPs have demanded amid a row over a man's conviction for burning a Koran. Following a trial at Westminster magistrates' court, Hamit Coskun, 50, was found guilty of committing a racially aggravated public order offence during a peaceful protest. Coskun set fire to a Koran outside the Turkish consulate in London earlier this year while declaring that Islam was a 'religion of terrorism'. Politicians and free speech campaigners claimed the 'grotesque' prosecution was an attempt to revive and expand long-abolished blasphemy laws. In an attempt to prevent future prosecutions, Nick Timothy, a Conservative MP, is proposing to put a Freedom of Expression (Religion) Bill before the Commons next Tuesday. The proposed Bill, which is co-signed by 11 other MPs, would extend section 29J of the Public Order Act, which protects the criticism of religions and religious beliefs so that it covers section 4A and section 5 of the Public Order Act, under which Coskun was charged. Mr Timothy argued that those parts of the Act are currently being used to prosecute legitimate criticism and protest regarding Islam. He said that while England and Wales abolished blasphemy laws in 2008, they were now effectively being revived through the use of the Public Order Act. The Bill, if enacted, would 'protect free speech and ensure no religion is above the law'. Section 29J of the Public Order Act provides protection to the right to criticise or express 'antipathy, dislike, ridicule, insult or abuse of particular religions or the beliefs or practices of their adherents'. Mr Timothy told The Telegraph: 'We now have a blasphemy law in this country. Parliament never voted for it, and the country doesn't want it. 'To use the Public Order Act in this way is completely unacceptable, and to argue the protester was shown to be guilty of disorderly conduct because he was attacked by others is grotesque. 'I will introduce a Bill to put a stop to all of this next week. I challenge the Government to support it.' Sir Gavin Williamson, who is among the MPs who signed the Bill, said: 'This Bill rightly draws a clear line in rejecting any attempt to introduce blasphemy laws through the back door. 'Britain abolished such laws to uphold open debate, critical thought, and the principle that no idea or belief is beyond scrutiny. That must not be undone.' At Westminster magistrates' court on Monday, Coskun was found guilty of a religiously aggravated public order offence of using disorderly conduct, which was motivated 'in part by hostility towards members of a religious group, namely followers of Islam'. Coskun, who is an atheist of Armenian-Kudish descent, attended the Turkish Consulate on Feb 13 while holding a burning copy of the Koran above his head and shouting 'F--- Islam' and 'Islam is religion of terrorism'. He was ordered to pay £240, but despite the conviction he has pledged to continue burning Korans and intends to go on a tour of the UK, visiting Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow where he will set fire to the holy book. It is unclear whether he will resist doing so until the case is heard at the Court of Appeal where it will be decided whether he is able to challenge Monday's verdict. During his protest, Coskun was attacked by a passer-by, who kicked and punched him and spat him while he lay on the ground. Although the man has admitted assaulting Coskun, he has denied using a knife in the attack. Passing sentence on Coskun on Monday, District Judge John McGarva dismissed the suggestion that the prosecution was an attempt to 'bring back and expand blasphemy law'. He said Coskun had a 'deep-seated hatred of Islam and its followers' and that what made his conduct disorderly was the timing and location of the protest and the fact it was accompanied by abusive language. He said the fact Coskun was attacked during the protest showed he posed a risk to public order. The judge concluded that Coskun's actions were 'highly provocative' and 'were motivated at least in part, by hatred of followers of the religion'. The Free Speech Union (FSU) paid for Coskun's legal fees alongside the National Secular Society, with both welcoming the Bill. Lord Young, the director and founder of the FSU, said: 'The Free Speech Union is helping Hamit Coskum appeal his conviction and we're optimistic it will be overturned, but that's a laborious, expensive process and it would be helpful if the law was clarified so the Crown Prosecution Service stops prosecuting people who protest against Islam or any other religion.' A spokesman for the National Secular Society said the conviction of Coskun was 'another damaging chip away at the fundamental right to free expression'. The spokesman added: 'Section 29J's robust free speech provisions explicitly protect expressions of antipathy, dislike, ridicule, and even abuse of beliefs, clearly signalling Parliament's intent to prevent the resurgence of blasphemy laws. 'With public order laws being used as a proxy for blasphemy codes to appease religious fundamentalists, the case for broadening freedom of expression protections is clear.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Integral Announces Timothy Nobles as Chief Product Officer
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 3, 2025-- Integral, the only end-to-end regulated insights platform transforming compliance barriers into competitive advantage, today announced the appointment of Timothy Nobles as the company's Chief Product Officer. Nobles, who previously served as Integral's Chief Commercial Officer, will now lead product innovation to help enterprises extract unique, previously unavailable insights from their most valuable regulated data assets. Nobles brings more than two decades of experience in data and analytics to this position, having worked in early and growth-stage companies across the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive, FinTech and healthcare industries. Before joining Integral, Nobles served as Chief Product Officer at Trilliant Health, where he focused on expansive predictive analytics for the health economy. He also formerly served as Head of Product at Embold Health, working on objective provider quality measurements to aid self-insured employers in guiding their employees toward high-value healthcare providers based on their specific care needs. 'Timothy's leadership comes at a crucial time when the industry is drowning in data but starving for insights,' said Shubh Sinha, CEO of Integral. 'His deep understanding of our customers' challenges will help us further refine our end-to-end platform to meet their most pressing needs. While companies struggle with slow, manual compliance processes that block innovation, we're focused on helping them rapidly access compliant data and extract unique insights that weren't previously possible. Timothy's product vision will accelerate our mission of turning what others see as compliance overhead into a strategic competitive advantage for the enterprises we serve.' To learn more about Integral, visit About Integral Integral is the only end-to-end regulated insights platform transforming compliance barriers into competitive advantage. We help data-driven enterprises extract bespoke, actionable insights from regulated data that aren't available anywhere else, while protecting against re-identification risk. By replacing fragmented tools and consulting delays with a single platform that continuously evaluates, transforms, and activates regulated data, Integral enables organizations to unlock previously inaccessible data streams and turn regulatory requirements into competitive advantages. View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact Innsena for Integral [email protected] KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY CLINICAL TRIALS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE DATA ANALYTICS HEALTH DATA MANAGEMENT SCIENCE OTHER SCIENCE SOURCE: Integral Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/03/2025 08:05 AM/DISC: 06/03/2025 08:03 AM
West Australian
27-05-2025
- General
- West Australian
Stolen Generation symposium hears truth telling is key to community moving forward as Aboriginal allies
A panel of Aboriginal elders gave emotional accounts of their experiences as members of the Stolen Generation at a National Sorry Day symposium at Albany Entertainment Centre on Monday. The event was staged by the Southern Aboriginal Corporation and the Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service and attracted a wide audience of community members, Aboriginal elders and stakeholders. SAC chief executive Asha Bhat said the aim of the event was to acknowledge the courage of the Stolen Generations, their pain and their resilience. 'This event is a safe space, it's about truth telling and healing and the elders sharing their lived experiences. 'For the wider community, it's about listening, learning and standing in solidarity with Aboriginal people. 'Reconciliation starts with truth telling, so we must acknowledge and come together without forgetting about the history. 'The overwhelming presence of those at the event shows reconciliation is not too far away and that we can all walk alongside the Aboriginal people as allies.' Panellists Gary Ryder, and brothers Timothy and Ezzard Flowers had been taken to the Carrolup Settlement, later known as Marribank, near Katanning, as children. They explained that conditions there were harsh but it was the separation from their families at such a young age that meant eventual reunifications were made even more difficult. Ezzard had been taken there when he was just two years old, after his father died. 'It was difficult to reconnect with home, with country, with family and with those who were no longer there,' he said. 'They were terrifying times.' His brother Timothy said it was time to move forward. 'Sharing stories is part of the healing process,' he said. 'We came through that challenge on our own, as children. 'But now we can move forward together because walking together is better than walking alone.'
Wales Online
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Inside Death Valley star Timothy Spall's life from cancer diagnosis to famous son
Inside Death Valley star Timothy Spall's life from cancer diagnosis to famous son BBC viewers will see actor Timothy Spall take on the role of John Chapel in BBC's latest comedy-drama, Death Valley. This month, BBC has launched a new comedy drama which is set to have the nation laughing. Death Valley, a murder mystery set in Wales, follows an unlikely crime-solving partnership. Retired actor John Chapel (played by Timothy Spall) will have to team up with Detective Sergeant Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth). When asked what appealed to him about starring in the comedy crime drama, Timothy said: "There's an originality and an emotional grounding to the characters. They are both bad at recognising their own faults but excellent at pointing out each other's and those clashes are investigated in an entertaining way. "Their unusual bond becomes strong and mutually dependent, even though it has significant and challenging ups and downs. It was also nice to be asked by the creative team to bring my own thoughts and ideas to John's character and how it should be developed." With Death Valley airing this month, we're taking a look into the actor's life beyond the BBC show. Devastating diagnosis Timothy was fearful when he was given his cancer diagnosis Article continues below Back in 1996, Timothy was given the devastating diagnosis that he had leukaemia at the age of 39. Speaking about the troubling time, the actor told Saga Magazine he didn't think he'd make it. Timothy said: "We had three kids, and out of the blue, I was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease called acute myeloid leukaemia. When I was told I had it, I got down on my knees and asked God to spare me for my family. "There was a time when they thought I might not make it. The only really unbearable thing was what my family would do if I went? I wouldn't be there to look after them, and that was my job as a husband and father." The actor confessed the only unbearable thing for him was the thought of what dying would do to his loved ones. Timothy then underwent two rounds of chemotherapy and, within three months, was given the incredible news that he was in remission and cancer-free. Since then, the actor shared he tries to manage his stress levels as he told The Independent in 2006: "I didn't know what made me ill but stress had something to do with it and the point is now to head off stress at the pass. It made me aware of things and become more selective. I am less worried about employment." Famous family Timothy's son has followed in his acting footsteps Timothy Spall has been married to his wife Shane since 1981, and the couple share three children together. Shane is an author and has published two memoirs, one in relation to her husband's recovery from leukaemia and the other focusing on their journey around Britain on their barge. The duo also appeared on-screen together, as they were seen on BBC Four's Timothy Spall: Back at Sea in 2011, when they travelled around the British Isles. However, it looks as though acting runs in the family as one of Timothy's children has followed in his footsteps. Rafe has appeared in a range of well-known films over the years, including The Big Short, Life of Pi, Hot Fuzz and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Being 'skint' Auf Wiedersehen, Pet actors Jimmy Nail, Timothy Spall, Christopher Fairbank, Noel Clarke, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately and Pat Roach Timothy has an impressive career catalogue, having starred in the likes of Harry Potter, Sweeney Todd, The King's Speech and Mr Turner. However, despite being a well-known actor, the work wasn't always regular. Speaking to Big Issue, he confessed: "Being famous and unemployed wasn't very nice. I remember sitting in the pub and somebody tapped me on the shoulder saying, D'on't look so miserable, not with all your money!' "I was skint. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet had happened, which became so big. It was uncomfortable at times. I had a young family and was out of work for a long period. "So I would tell my younger self, stick to your guns, take every role on its own value." Article continues below Death Valley is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Daily Record
Couple mauled to death by grizzly bear caught on camera
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard were eaten alive by the full-size adult bear while waiting to leave their campsite. A couple attempting to make friends with wild grizzly bears were viciously mauled to death after making a fatal mistake. Timothy Treadwell, 46, and his partner Amie Huguenard, 37, were spending time with the bears in Katmai National Park, Alaska, which Timothy, a former heroin addict, had done every summer for 13 years. Despite concerns from friends and family, he named the creatures he encountered and believed he was at one with them, playing with, talking to, and even touching them. Adult grizzly bears can weigh 700lbs (317kg) and stand at a height of up to eight to nine feet (2.4 to 2.7 metres) on their hind legs. In October 2003, the couple were preparing to leave Alaska for the winter and were preparing a snack as they waited in their tent for a seaplane taxi to pick them up when tragedy struck. Cheese and sausage was later found in a bag in their tent, as well as an open bag of crisps and a bar of chocolate, the Mirror reports. The horrifying minutes that followed were captured on Timothy's camera after all his earlier interactions with the bears. The footage, recovered after their deaths, was the subject of award-winning documentary The Grizzly Man by Werner Herzog, who said the disturbing audio should be deleted so nobody else has to hear it. The lens was left on the camera, but a terrified Amie can be heard asking if the bear is still out there before Timothy shouts: "Get out here! I'm getting killed out here!" The tent zipper can be heard as she rushes outside and calls to him to "play dead", which works at first, as it releases its grip on him before apparently clamping its jaws around his head and pulling him away. He frantically calls for her to "hit the bear" as she tells him to "fight back" before lunging for it with a frying pan. The bear remains chillingly silent, with Timothy's shouts becoming moans before Amy panics and lets out several blood-curdling screams. Air taxi pilot Willy Fulton was among the first people on scene after the horrific attack, and later said he knew straight away what had happened when he arrived to collect them. With no sign of the couple, he instead saw the "meanest looking bear" sitting on a pile of human remains, gnawing at a ribcage. Their tents were found ruined, with their untouched snack lying on the ground. Outside one tent was a mound of grass, mud, twigs and remains, with a park ranger finding fingers and an arm sticking out of it. Nearby they discovered what was left of Timothy's head connected to a small section of his spine, and his right arm with his watch still attached. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. After the 1,000-pound bear, a 28-year-old male weighing 1,000lbs was shot dead, investigators recovered the equivalent of four bin bags full of human remains from its stomach. It is said to have found feeding difficult that season due to his age and broken teeth. According to Willy who was also stalked by the bear before it was killed, Timothy had failed to befriend it. Amie had also admitted to friends before the trip she was scared of them and believed her partner was "hellbent on destruction". She told him this would be her last camping trip, and she had a new job lined up back in California. In a heartbreaking twist, it was Timothy's own over-confidence that caused their deaths. Food was scarce that season, and he had been warned the bears were more aggressive than usual. They need to put on a lot of weight before hibernating for the winter, according to the report from the US National Parks Service. Investigating rangers wrote: "Treadwell's pattern of occupying prime feeding sites where bears aggregate along the Katmai Coast is likely to have contributed to his decision to camp at Kaflia Lake during a time of year when bears were fiercely competing for food sources. "It is possible that a bear investigated the camp in part due to the food found in the sleeping tent, and that the fatal confrontation resulted as a consequence of Treadwell's history of approaching bears and allowing bears to approach him within a few feet." The report concluded: "The pattern of behavior exhibited by Treadwell appeared to a result of his opinion that he had established a special relationship with bears in the area of the camp. This pattern of behavior is well documented on video taken by Treadwell and presented to the public by several national media outlets."
