Starmer urged to intervene in ‘rigged’ Indian prosecution of British human rights activist
Four senior lawyers have urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to intervene in the case of Jagtar Singh Johal, a British national imprisoned in India. They argue that the ongoing prosecution violates the double jeopardy rule, as Johal was acquitted of similar charges last year. The lawyers emphasize the importance of upholding international legal standards and protecting human rights.
- ▪Jagtar Singh Johal has been imprisoned in India for eight years despite being acquitted of terrorist charges in March 2025.
- ▪The lawyers argue that the continued prosecution breaches the double jeopardy rule, which prevents retrial for the same offense.
- ▪Johal's supporters claim he signed a confession under torture, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the charges against him.
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Members of the Free Jaggi Now campaign, en route to handing in a petition to 10 Downing Street in 2022. Dumbarton resident Jagtar Singh Johal was in Punjab for his wedding in 2017 when his family say he was bundled into an unmarked car. Photograph: James Manning/PAView image in fullscreenMembers of the Free Jaggi Now campaign, en route to handing in a petition to 10 Downing Street in 2022. Dumbarton resident Jagtar Singh Johal was in Punjab for his wedding in 2017 when his family say he was bundled into an unmarked car.
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