British Indian Tory peer Rami Ranger takes UK PM Starmer to court over CBE revocation | TheBriefWire
British Indian Tory peer Rami Ranger takes UK PM Starmer to court over CBE revocation
Published 11 June 2026 ¡ india
Tom Hickman KC, representing Ranger, said that in revoking the CBE, the PM relied on allegations that were never put to Ranger. In addition âpersonal
Tom Hickman KC, representing Ranger, said that in revoking the CBE, the PM relied on allegations that were never put to Ranger. In addition âpersonal disputesâ were used, even though that goes against the committeeâs guidelines and the decision was taken without waiting for the outcome of a libel claim made by Sikhs for Justice. He also said it was contrary to Rangerâs Article 10 ECHR freedom of expression rights. He pointed out that forfeiture has âserious reputational consequencesâ.
Published: June 12, 2026 ⢠12:57 AM IST ¡ Updated: June 12, 2026 ⢠1:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Tom Hickman KC, representing Ranger, said that in revoking the CBE, the PM relied on allegations that were never put to Ranger.
In addition âpersonal disputesâ were used, even though that goes against the committeeâs guidelines and the decision was taken without waiting for the outcome of a libel claim made by Sikhs for Justice.
He also said it was contrary to Rangerâs Article 10 ECHR freedom of expression rights.
He pointed out that forfeiture has âserious reputational consequencesâ.
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