UK Home Secretary
Coverage of UK Home Secretary in the Nexus archive.
- UK spy powers draw US scrutiny over alleged Apple encryption backdoor demand
A US letter to UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood urges an immediate review of Technical Capability Notices amid scrutiny of UK spy powers. The letter highlights concerns over alleged demands for an Apple encryption backdoor.
- Palestine Action ban created ‘culture of fear’, UK appeal court hears
The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is challenging a High Court ruling that found the ban on Palestine Action unlawful, citing interference with freedom of speech and assembly. The court heard claims the proscription created a 'culture of fear' among Palestinian rights campaigners.
- Anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez blocked from entering UK for far-right rally
Anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez was blocked by the UK home secretary from entering the UK for a far-right rally in May, despite having received an electronic travel authorisation. The decision reflects government action against far-right figures.