Koran Burning in London Sparks Free Speech Debate

A 50-year-old man, Hamit Coskun, was found guilty of burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate in London. He stated that his conviction is an ‘assault on free speech.’ The incident took place in Knightsbridge on February 13th. Coskun shouted, ‘f*** Islam’ and ‘Islam is a religion of terrorism’ while burning the religious text. He traveled from his home in the Midlands to commit this act. This incident has sparked debate about freedom of speech and religious sensitivities. The video footage, showing the burning Koran and Coskun’s actions, adds weight to the story. The conviction has caused significant public reaction, highlighting the complexities of balancing freedom of expression with religious sensitivities.