Overview

Sultana is widely recognised as one of the foremost experts in Counter-Terrorism, National Security, and Radicalisation cases, with a portfolio of approximately 50 high-profile and landmark cases that have garnered both national and international attention. Her unique expertise spans the Criminal Courts, Coronial Courts, Administrative & Family Divisions of the High Court, and the Appellate Courts.

She has a profound understanding of the multifaceted challenges presented by factual, evidential, legal, and strategic complexities in these types of cases. Her work often delves into cutting-edge law, theological content, extensive digital evidence, highly sensitive ‘secret’ materials, complex disclosure issues, and intricate dimensions of human rights. Some of the landmark and guideline cases she has acted in include:

Criminal Cases at the Central Criminal Court in R v Boular & Others (2018) - first all-female ISIS cell dubbed ‘The Tea Party’; R v Rahman & Choudhury (2016) - inviting support for ISIS; R v Shakeel & Others (2008) - conspiracy to cause explosions with intent to endanger life, (7/7 bombings of the London transport system).

Appellate Cases before the Court of Appeal, R v Kahar [2016] EWCA Crim 568, guideline case on sentences for s. 5 Terrorism Act 2006, preparation for acts of terrorism; and R v HA [2018] 1 WLR 6105, definition of “terrorist publication” and interplay with Article 10 ECHR.

High Court Proceedings Acted in Terrorism Prevention & Investigations Measures (TPIMs) - EB v Secretary of State for the Home Department (2017); Radicalisations cases in the High Court Family Division - Re (C) 2017; Inquiries & Inquests - London Bridge Inquests (2019).

Advisory She is part of the Organisation of Security and Cooperation in Europe(OSCE) Roster of Criminal Justice Sector Experts dealing with Counter-Terrorism; andLegal Advisory Panel, The People’s Review of Prevent.