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Zarif Khan represented teenager X on serious terrorism offences under section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (possession of extremist right-wing material) and under section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (Dissemination of terrorist publications). Zarif was instructed and ably assisted by Adela Demucaj at Mayfairs Law Solicitors.
The brief facts were that X possessed and published digitally on social media platforms and in print. On Telegram channel, X shared, posted, and created extremist material. In print X put up posters of extremist right-wing material calling for action. A search of his numerous digital devices revealed X had an interest in violence and extreme right-wing ideologies, avidly researching infamous terrorists such as Brenton Tarrant, Anders Breivik, and Adolf Hitler.
X was aged 17 when arrested and treated as a Youth under the law, a status that influenced the legal handling of his case.
X suffered from a severe form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Although the case crossed the custody threshold, following detailed mitigation advanced by Zarif Khan, the judge was exceptionally persuaded to pass a non-custodial sentence.
Zarif Khan was called to the bar in 1996. He is a specialist defence barrister instructed in serious, complex and often high profile cases.
To instruct Zarif, please contact his clerks, Ryan Bartlett or Amie Harris on 020 7404 1881.