Anjem Choudary

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British Islamist and social and political activist

Anjem Choudary (born 18 January 1967) is a British Islamist and social and political activist. He is a former solicitor and served as the spokesman for the Islamist group Islam4UK, which was proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000 in January 2010. Choudary has been a controversial figure in the UK due to his outspoken views and activities, which have often brought him into conflict with the authorities.

Early Life and Education

Choudary was born in Welling, London, to a family of Pakistani descent. He attended Southampton University, where he initially studied medicine before switching to law. He later completed his legal studies at the University of Surrey.

Career

After qualifying as a solicitor, Choudary became involved in various Islamist groups. He co-founded the organization Al-Muhajiroun with Omar Bakri Muhammad in the 1990s. The group was known for its radical views and was banned in the UK in 2005.

Islam4UK

Choudary was the leader and spokesman for Islam4UK, an Islamist group that advocated for the implementation of Sharia law in the UK. The group was banned under the Terrorism Act 2000 in January 2010. Islam4UK was known for organizing provocative demonstrations and for its controversial statements.

Legal Issues

Choudary has had several run-ins with the law. In 2016, he was convicted of inviting support for the terrorist organization ISIS and was sentenced to five and a half years in prison. He was released on license in 2018 after serving half of his sentence.

Views and Controversies

Choudary is known for his radical views, including his support for the implementation of Sharia law in the UK and his praise for terrorist attacks. He has been a vocal critic of Western governments and has often been accused of inciting hatred and violence.

Personal Life

Choudary is married and has four children. He lives in Ilford, East London.

See Also

• Islam4UK
• Al-Muhajiroun
• Omar Bakri Muhammad
• Terrorism Act 2000
• Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant