The Election Court Judge is giving his verdict in the case against Lutfur Rahman.
In a shock verdict, the Judge has voided the mayoral election held in May 2014. He also appears to have removed Cllr Alibor Chowdhury from office. It seems that both Alibor and Lutfur have been banned from office for five years.
It is hard to see how the Judge has arrived as this verdict from the facts which were before him in Court.
This verdict is seismic. It will tear the heart out of Tower Hamlets and the Muslim community – for a generation.
Tower Hamlets First statement on Election Court Today’s judgment has come as a shock – the Mayor strongly denies any wrongdoing and had full confidence in the justice system, and so this result has been surprising to say the least. We are seeking further legal advice on the matter in relation to a judicial review. A more detailed statement clarifying our response will be released shortly.
Immediate detail on the verdict: https://jenizaakson.wordpress.com/