In R v Hamit Coskun [2025] Southwark Crown Court 10 October, Mr Coskun appealed against his conviction for an offence under s.5 Public Order Act 1986, enhanced by the aggravation provisions of s.31 Crime and Disorder Act 1998: setting fire to a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish Consulate in London. The appeal was heard by Bennathan J, sitting with two lay magistrates.
