Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
15./07/2007
Press Release
Arani & Co Solicitors
We write to confirm that our client Eesa Barot has been subjected to a horrific assault which took place at Frankland Prison in County Durham where our client is currently serving his 30 years prison sentence.
On Friday 13th July before 7pm whilst our client was in the kitchen area a prisoner threw boiling hot water on our client’s back. Our client and the assailant subsequently became involved in a fight.
After the physical punch up that took place our client thereafter went into the kitchen area to pour cold water over the burning sensation that he had on his body due to the boiling hot water having been thrown at him.
Whilst Eesa Barot was attempting to cool the injuries by pouring cold water over his burns another prisoner (whilst our clients back was turned) poured boiling oil over Eesa Barot.
Eesa Barot has suffered various burns to his hands, forehead, head, neck and back. Eesa Barot as a result of the boiling oil having been poured over him has lost all of his hair.
Eesa Barot is suffering 2nd and 3rd degree burns as stated by the doctor who has examined him.
Eesa Barot has not been taken to the hospital in order for medical treatment to be provided to him. He is severely bruised and has severe burns.
Eesa Barot is locked up in his cell from 4pm onwards until the morning. He will have no assistance whatsoever even from a nurse. He found it extremely difficult to even dial the numbers when he made the call to us.
He has to wash, clean and cater for his own needs whilst in this condition.
The Prison has stated that they will not be taking him to hospital.
We are seeking to send in a consultant doctor in order to obtain a 2nd opinion with regards to our client’s condition. Further whether Eesa Barot medical requirements can be adhered to whilst being detained in prison.
Numerous complaints have been made in relation to the safety of Muslim prisoners and their wellbeing whilst they are being detained in Prisons whilst on remand or as convicted prisoners. Unfortunately Eesa Barot has been assaulted. Our worst fears have unfortunately materialised that attacks will take place against Muslim prisoners.
Regrettably the prison establishment failed to discharge the duty of care that is afforded to the prisoners whilst they are detained in the prison.
In addition to Eesa Barot other Muslim prisoners have also received threats against their personal wellbeing whilst in prison. These are genuine fears that the Muslim prisoners have.
It is imperative for the complaints made on behalf of Muslim prisoners to be afforded proper consideration. There is a duty upon the establishment to ensure that prisoners are protected whilst they serve their prison sentence.
It is imperative for Muslim prisoners who are in genuine fear for their personal safety to be placed on Spurs with other Muslim prisoners.
Eesa Barot was placed in a spur where there were no other Muslim prisoners save for him. He was fearful for his personal safety unfortunately that fear for Eesa Barot has materialised.
Eesa Barot is suffering from extensive pain and has been scarred for the rest of his life. It is of the essence that the establishment do everything they possibly can to protect Muslim prisons from such assaults taking place.
We confirm that we will continue to provide other press releases as and when we have further information. However, for the time being this is the only information we have to disclose.
We are not asking for preferential treatment for Muslim prisoners, what we are requesting is that Muslim prisoners should be afforded the same protection as other prisoners. Further that the duty of care imposed on the establishment is not breached.
Muddassar Arani –Solicitor for Eesa Barot
Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
1. You didn't read my post properly and quoted only a small part.
2. You laboured under the impression that I was mistaken about Barot's crime, which you could easily have researched.
3. I forgive you.
Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
[quote="Mr Honey's Day Out"]1. You didn't read my post properly and quoted only a small part.[/quote]
You still said 'I don't feel for him' and did not condemn the people responsible.
[quote="Mr Honey's Day Out"]2. You laboured under the impression that I was mistaken about Barot's crime, which you could easily have researched.[/quote]
I did not hint that you were mistaken I said 'How do you know he was trying to plant a bomb??? Does it say it in the article?' Does that mean I am saying that you are mistaken???
[quote="Mr Honey's Day Out"]3. I forgive you.[/quote]
Thank you very much and I also forgive you.
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Not good enough. You insulted me. I objected. You challenged me. I clarified. You brought up a cheap, off-topic vote-winner on which we disagree, comparing Barot to kidnapped Israeli troops, and challenged my understanding of Barot's crime. I provided a source. You wormed out of backing down by complaining that I didn't recite the history of the world in my original post. I'm giving you every opportunity to acknowledge this, or we can leave it there. And I don't feel for Barot.
You said you were in a bad mood earlier. What's up?
Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
He did not do anything. He does not need to condemn the action.
We are going into a world of trivial opposition.
For that matter I am not really sympathetic with the guy either. Maybe I should be. but there are more than 6 billion people in the world.
You can only be sympathetic if you know about a person, his story, his situation. Otherwise it is fake.
Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
[quote="Mr Honey's Day Out"]Not good enough. You insulted me. I objected. You challenged me. I clarified. You brought up a cheap, off-topic vote-winner on which we disagree, comparing Barot to kidnapped Israeli troops, and challenged my understanding of Barot's crime. I provided a source. You wormed out of backing down by complaining that I didn't recite the history of the world in my original post.[/quote]
And so it continues.....
Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
[quote="You"] He does not need to condemn the action.
For that matter I am not really sympathetic with the guy either.[/quote]
We don't really know his situation but what I am seeing of front of me invites my sympathy and I think that we all should be sympathetic as having boiling hot oil poured over your back and still not being provided with medical attention should surely be condemned no matter what the victim did. Torture is a breach of human rights and should be condemned as often as possible.
Come on people, whats wrong with you!
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not if you don't continue it!
The Prophet said "I guarantee a house on the outskirts of Paradise to one who refrains from argument, even if he is right" (Abu Daud)
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[quote="Ya'qub"]The Prophet said "I guarantee a house on the outskirts of Paradise to one who refrains from argument, even if he is right" (Abu Daud)[/quote]
I find that quite difficult, I have always been an excellent debater and I predict that I would turn out as a good politician :wink:, I will have to try to get a house in paradise using other means.
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[quote="Brother"][quote="Ya'qub"]The Prophet said "I guarantee a house on the outskirts of Paradise to one who refrains from argument, even if he is right" (Abu Daud)[/quote]
I find that quite difficult, I have always been an excellent debater and I predict that I would turn out as a good politician :wink:, I will have to try to get a house in paradise using other means.[/quote]
ok, here's the rest of the hadith as a starter! :
"I guarantee a house in the centre of Paradise for one who forsakes lying, even when he is joking; and a house in the highest part of Paradise for one whose manners are good." (Abu Daud)
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[quote="Mr Honey's Day Out"]You wormed out of backing down by complaining that I didn't recite the history of the world in my original post.[/quote]
You love using sarcasm don't you :roll: .
Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
[quote="Ya'qub"]"I guarantee a house in the centre of Paradise for one who forsakes lying, even when he is joking; and a house in the highest part of Paradise for one whose manners are good." (Abu Daud)[/quote]
And I shall debate within these limits Insh'allah however there is another Hadith:
“He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough to do it, then he should do it with his tongue, and if he has not strength enough to do it, (even) then he should (abhor it) from his heart, and that is the least of faith.”
Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 1, #79
Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
[quote="Brother"][quote="Ya'qub"]"I guarantee a house in the centre of Paradise for one who forsakes lying, even when he is joking; and a house in the highest part of Paradise for one whose manners are good." (Abu Daud)[/quote]
And I shall debate within these limits Insh'allah however there is another Hadith:
“He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough to do it, then he should do it with his tongue, and if he has not strength enough to do it, (even) then he should (abhor it) from his heart, and that is the least of faith.”
Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 1, #79[/quote]
well you've already done the second one of those so you've fulfilled ur obligation...constantly repeating urself over and over again will not make people all of a sudden agree with you. U have very good intentions, but, i think now everyone knows where u stand. Maybe it would be best to leave the debate because there not much new to say on the issue.
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Allow people to disagree. We are not though nazi's.
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[quote="You"]Allow people to disagree. We are not though nazi's.[/quote]
...yet!
Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
[quote="You"]Allow people to disagree.[/quote]
Disagree if you want. I think I have made my points clear enough.
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Sleep on it.
Treatment of Muslim prisoners in UK prisons
[quote="Brother"][quote="You"]Allow people to disagree.[/quote]
Disagree if you want. I think I have made my points clear enough.[/quote]
fair enough. But if you keep on repeating them, you sound petulant. Sometimes it is needed, but in others, it is best once you have made you case to just stop.
You may be right. But people have their own minds.
[quote="Mr Honey's Day Out"]Well, that's OK then. You can just let fly what you like.[/quote]
Well if you don't make it clear you condemn the boiling liquids poured and you say I don't feel for that person then you are inviting my wrath as I feel more awake then usual today.