Another Saracen’s Head Pub Faces Legal Threat from Convicted Terrorist
A Hereford pub is under fire from a terrorist over its name, sparking fears of legal action and potential closure for the historic establishment
Hereford, UK, Saracen’s Head, Khalid Baqa, Legal Threat
Hereford: So, there’s this pub called the Saracen’s Head that’s in a bit of a pickle. A convicted terrorist, Khalid Baqa, is threatening them with legal action over the name, saying it’s “deeply offensive.”
Baqa, who has a history of distributing jihadist propaganda, is looking for compensation. He claims the term “Saracen” is derogatory towards Arabs and Muslims. Can you believe that?
The landlord, Simon Belsey, is understandably worried. He just took over the pub, which has been around for over 300 years, and now he’s facing this legal mess. He got a letter from Baqa saying he has to change the name in just seven days or else!
It’s not just Simon’s pub at risk. Baqa has plans to target up to 30 other pubs with the same name if he wins this case. That’s a lot of pubs!
Simon is frustrated, saying the pub has a rich history. He mentioned that it’s been called the Saracen’s Head longer than the local cathedral has been standing. It’s part of the community!
He’s also worried about the impact of Covid and the cost of living crisis. There are only three pubs left in the area, and he doesn’t want to see another one close down.
Baqa’s previous lawsuit against another pub owner got a lot of attention, and he claimed he was offended by a sign depicting a “brown-skinned bearded Arab.” It’s all a bit ridiculous, right?
Simon has received support from locals who think this whole thing is a joke. He’s hoping that with all the publicity, Baqa will back off. But who knows?
It’s a strange situation, and it seems like there are bigger issues in the world than what a pub is called. Let’s see how this unfolds!