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Anti-migrant protester wears burqa at court
76-year-old Timothy Miller denies concealing identity by wearing burqa at Portsmouth protest.
In brief
76-year-old Timothy Miller denies concealing identity by wearing burqa at Portsmouth protest. Timothy Miller, 76, wore a burqa at Portsmouth protest and faces trial in February for breaching face-covering ban. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Anti-migrant protester arrives at court
Timothy Miller, 76, appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court wearing a burqa after being charged with breaching face-covering ban.
Miller denies concealing identity
Miller claimed he was not wearing a burqa to conceal identity but for religious observance at the anti-migrant protest.
Miller's religious conversion claim
Miller stated he was studying Islam as it appears to be the most beneficial religion in current climate.
Miller's court defense
Miller argued that the UK is moving toward an Islamic society and he should have one law for all citizens.
Miller's court testimony
Miller said he was never asked to remove facial covering during protest and was on camera for all participants.
Miller's religious identity
Miller claimed he has lived in Morocco and Bahrain and converted to Islam for better understanding of society.
Miller's legal defense
Miller stated he would advise anyone to wear a burqa and live within the veil for societal harmony.
Miller's trial date
Miller will face trial at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on February 16 for breaching face-covering ban.
Miller's court argument
Miller claimed he was unlawfully arrested and that his actions were part of religious observance.
Miller's religious conversion
Miller stated he is studying Islam as it appears to be the most beneficial religion in current climate.
Miller's court testimony
Miller said he was never asked to remove facial covering during protest and was on camera for all participants.
Miller's legal defense
Miller argued that the UK is moving toward an Islamic society and he should have one law for all citizens.
Miller's religious identity
Miller claimed he has lived in Morocco and Bahrain and converted to Islam for better understanding of society.
Miller's trial date
Miller will face trial at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on February 1:16 for breaching face-covering ban.
Miller's court argument
Miller claimed he was unlawfully arrested and that his actions were part of religious observance.
Miller's religious conversion
Miller stated he is studying Islam as it appears to be the most beneficial religion in current climate.
The short version
Timothy Miller, 76, wore a burqa at Portsmouth protest and faces trial in February for breaching face-covering ban.
