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Active Defence: Terrorism Investigation (Operation Catogenic)

case summary

All details are accurate to the date of publishing case files

Charges

Preparation of Terrorist Acts (Planning an Attack)

Statute

Terrorism Act 2000 / Terrorism Act 2006

Outcome

Active Case: Awaiting Trial

Case Details

Primary Practice Area:
Criminal Law
Secondary Practice Area:
Terrorism & Serious Crime
Court Name:
Preston Crown Court

Charges

The defendant faces extremely serious allegations involving the planning of a terrorist attack.

Arising from a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation, the charges relate to the preparation and orchestration of acts of terrorism. The prosecution alleges that the defendant intended to carry out an attack and was responsible for planning all aspects of the alleged criminality

Situation

The case is the result of Operation Catogenic, a major intelligence-led investigation by Counter Terrorism Police.

Investigators have collated significant evidence which they claim links the defendant to the formulation of a specific terror plot. The Crown's case is that the defendant was not merely a participant, but the "orchestrator" behind the intended attack, implying a leading role in the planning and logistics.

Defence Strategy

Current Strategy: Active Defence

The defendant has indicated a Not Guilty plea. Our defence team, led by Fosia Jury with support from Uzair Khan, is currently engaged in the complex process of reviewing the Crown's evidence.

Defending against terrorism charges requires high-level security clearance and a meticulous forensic approach to intelligence evidence. We are instructing specialist counsel from Libertas Chambers and 9 Lincoln's Court to challenge the prosecution's narrative regarding the defendant's intent and capabilities.

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The prosecution alleges our client orchestrated a planned attack. We are rigorously testing the intelligence gathered under Operation Catogenic.

Outcome

Status: Awaiting Trial

The defendant maintains his innocence and is currently awaiting trial at Preston Crown Court.

Note: Due to the sensitive nature of proceedings involving national security and counter-terrorism, further specific details remain confidential at this stage.

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Case Details

Practice Area
Criminal Law
Specific Charges
Terrorism & Serious Crime
Case Reference
R v Ws
Court
Preston Crown Court

Defence Lead

Lead Solicitor Not Disclosed
Fosia Jury
Solicitor

Legal Team

Legal Team Not Disclosed

External Counsel

Libertas Chambers
External Counsel Not Disclosed
9 Lincoln's Court Chambers
External Counsel Not Disclosed

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