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Holocaust denier bishop back in UK
Benedict Moore-Bridger25.02.09
A British Roman Catholic bishop who was asked to leave Argentina after making "deeply offensive" comments about the Holocaust arrived back in Britain today.
Bishop Richard Williamson, 68, flew from Buenos Aires into Heathrow, where he was met by the media and an armed police guard. Bishop Williamson, who was given 10 days to leave Argentina, declined to answer questions as police officers took him to a waiting car.
Those meeting him, including other Roman Catholic priests, also declined to comment before the car sped away.
Lord Janner, president of the Holocaust Educational Trust, said: "It would be much better if he was not here, but as a British citizen it cannot be prevented."
Reader views (6)
History has many many examples of such irrational thoughts and deeds that can be attributed to religious believers.
- Kev, London-UK
Is he a Political appointee (as in "Yes Prime Minster".
Or has the church fallen to sub levels to appoint such a stupid idiotic person to such a prominant position?
- A Winsley, London
We all have the right to free speech in the UK and if in this man's opinion there were no gas chambers then as far as I am concerned he is welcome to voice it. As Voltaire once said; "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it".
- Casper Slides, France at the moment
Is he actually a bishop? Anyway it seems that the Catholic Church and its fascist habits are still alive and kicking.
- Evan Mcgilvray, Leeds
He is allowed in because he is British and as such he cannot be denied entry to his own country. Whilst offensive, holocaust denial is not an offence in the UK.
- Tom, Watford (UK)
How on earth was he allowed back in yet an elected Dutch MP is refused?
- Ayliff Mcnab, Spain
