Nz is currently faced with the issue of a young woman (and her children) wanting to return to the country she previously resided in .
As a teenager she left Australia to live in the Middle East and become an ISIS bride . She married and had children . Several years later she wants to return to Australia as a citizen . However she is believed to be a radicalised terrorist though her involvement has not yet been verified .
She lived in New Zealand as a six year old then moved to Australia and gained citizenship in that country. So she has dual citizenship . Australia plans to revoke her citizenship , claiming that this would not make her stateless , it is legal and she can return to New Zealand . Her family are in Australia. There is an ongoing debate between the two countries on who should accept responsibility for her and her children and if she is allowed to return under what conditions . Human rights versus national security are the underlying concerns .
There was a similar case in England . The young woman concerned had Bangladesh citizenship but had never lived in that country . Bangladesh did not wish to acknowledge her citizenship . She won a court case to allow her to return to the uk to fight her case . There is an article saying the court case was underway but I have been unable to find an outcome .
Should a known or suspected terrorist be allowed to return home ??
What has more sway ., moral/ethical considerations versus national security ???
The well-being of children definitely complicates the situation .. as does weighing up what is best for the well-being in many vs the well-being of a few.
I feel very conflicted on what is best ..
I need to disappear right night but will add more input later along with links . Look forward to hearing what everyone thinks
Edited by
Blondey111
on Sun 02/21/21 03:05 PM