Dr. Haitham Omran, a lecturer in political science and international law, stated on Extra News that the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 obliges the host country to protect diplomatic mission buildings and prevent any assault or violation of their dignity, making Britain directly responsible for what happened in front of the Egyptian embassy in London. Omran explained that Article 22 of the convention considers mission buildings inviolable, and the host country must deploy permanent security forces and intervene immediately to repel any attack. Allowing demonstrations that threaten embassy security is a clear violation of international law. He added that Britain is historically known as a safe haven for Muslim Brotherhood leaders and may seek to use these groups as a future leverage tool. British law grants a wide margin of freedoms compared to other European countries.

Regarding the detention of Egyptian citizen Ahmed Abdelkader, Omran said British police might have viewed the protection of the embassy by individuals instead of official security forces as undermining the sovereignty of the host country, but he emphasized that if investigations prove his non-involvement in violence, he will be released soon. He believes Britain practices ‘double standards’ by promoting freedom slogans while harboring opposition groups to several countries, all while neglecting its fundamental obligations to protect diplomatic missions.