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Amidst this backdrop, the case of Shamima Begum—a British-born woman who left for Syria and joined ISIS—was discussed as a litmus test for how the UK would handle returning citizens. Previously, all attempts to allow her return have failed in court, highlighting the complexity of her situation. Legal representatives and experts pointed out that politics rather than judicial process has influenced such cases, raising alarms about eroding the fundamental principle of separation of powers.