#23 - Will Hamas be Legalized? ft. Franck Magennis

#23 - Will Hamas be Legalized? ft. Franck Magennis

From Let's Talk Palestine by Lets Talk Palestine

June 15, 2025 · 51 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the legal complexities surrounding Hamas's application to remove its political wing from the UK's list of designated terrorist organizations.

In early April, the proscribed Palestinian resistance movement Hamas instructed UK-based lawyers to submit an application to the UK government seeking the removal of its political wing from the UK's list of designated terrorist organisations. One of the lawyers involved in the case, Franck Magennis, joins us in this episode of the Let's Talk Palestine Podcast to break down the legal complexities for listeners unfamiliar with the workings of the legal system. From the practical implications of the proscription on the ground in Gaza, to the legal arguments underpinning the application and the broader aims of the case, Mr Magennis also sheds light on the colonial-era legislation that enabled such designations in the first place. This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand how legal systems intersect with foreign policy, resistance movements, and the legacies of empire.

People in this episode

Host: Lets Talk Palestine

Guest: Franck Magennis

Topics covered

  • Hamas
  • legal system
  • terrorism designation
  • foreign policy
  • resistance movements
  • colonial legislation

Keywords

  • Hamas
  • legal complexities
  • terrorist organizations
  • UK government
  • Gaza
  • foreign policy
  • colonial legislation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hamas

Places: UK, Gaza

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