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An Islamic scholar barred from entering the UK for his "unacceptable behaviour" has won the first round of his court battle against the Home Secretary's ruling.
A High Court judge decided the case for Dr Zakir Naik should be fast-tracked despite objections from Theresa May's lawyers.
Dr Naik's solicitor Tayab Ali is being assisted by two QCs from the chambers of Tony Blair's wife Cherie Booth. He said: "It is manifestly unfair to proceed to judgment on the basis of remarks made many years previously."