Another attempt to remove Christopher and Calvin
NCADC/ repost | 06.02.2008 19:24 | No Border Camp 2007 | Anti-racism | Migration
Chris and Calvin George are two brothers of a Catholic family which fled from Pakistan to escape death threats and religious persecution. They have been living in Swansea. They are once again threatened with deportation.
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The Home Office have set removal directions for the brothers (third attempt) on Pakistan International Airlines flight PK788 from London Heathrow to Karachi at 17:00 on Sunday 10th February 2008.
After their case was turned down by the High Court they made a fresh asylum application, including important new evidence from Pakistan showing the personal dangers they face if deported. It was turned down by the Home Office within four hours !
This case well highlights the unfairness of the Detention Fast-Track system, where the Home Office rush through deportations without giving people time to properly submit evidence, or to move onto the next stage in the legal process.
They have now been given new removal directions despite the fact that their case is yet to be considered by the European Court.
Also, the rest of their family, who claimed asylum earlier, are currently waiting to hear if they are to be allowed leave to remain on compassionate grounds. This claim has massive support from their local community. To try to deport the brothers while that claim is still outstanding is another unjust twist in this most unjust tale.
What you can do to help:
1. Fax/Email: Tariq Bukhari, General Manager of Pakistan International Airlines asking him not to carry Christopher & Calvin. Model letter /C&CPIA.doc/ attached that you can copy/amend/write your own version, if you do, please remember to include the flight details: Pakistan International Airlines flight PK788 from London Heathrow to Karachi at 17:00 on Sunday 10th February 2008.
Fax: 020 8741 9376 from outside the UK + 44 20 8741 9376
E-mail:
info@piac.com.pk
2. Fax/Email the Rt Hon Jacqui Smith, MP, Secretary of State for the Home Office, asking that the Christopher & Calvin are allowed to stay in the UK, with the rest of their family. Model letter /C&C JS.doc/ attached that you can copy/amend/write your own version, if you do; please remember to include their Home Office Reference Number G1125538/3 and G1125540/2.
Fax 0870 336 9031 / from outside UK+ 44 870 336 9031
E-mail: privateoffice.external@homeoffice.gsi.uk
Please notify the campaign of any faxes sent:
Friends of the William Family
C/o Asylum Justice
YMCA
St Helen's Road
Swansea SA1 5JQ
castlestreetarts@yahoo.co.uk
End of Bulletin:
Background 1: George William and family - a cruel twist
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/archives/filed%20newszines/newszine89/CalvinChristopher.html
Background 2: No room at the Inn for George William and Family
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/archives/filed%20newszines/newszine89/George.html
Source for this Message:
Friends of the William Family
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National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns (NCADC)
110 Hamstead Road
Birmingham
B20 2QS
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NCADC News Service
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The Home Office have set removal directions for the brothers (third attempt) on Pakistan International Airlines flight PK788 from London Heathrow to Karachi at 17:00 on Sunday 10th February 2008.
After their case was turned down by the High Court they made a fresh asylum application, including important new evidence from Pakistan showing the personal dangers they face if deported. It was turned down by the Home Office within four hours !
This case well highlights the unfairness of the Detention Fast-Track system, where the Home Office rush through deportations without giving people time to properly submit evidence, or to move onto the next stage in the legal process.
They have now been given new removal directions despite the fact that their case is yet to be considered by the European Court.
Also, the rest of their family, who claimed asylum earlier, are currently waiting to hear if they are to be allowed leave to remain on compassionate grounds. This claim has massive support from their local community. To try to deport the brothers while that claim is still outstanding is another unjust twist in this most unjust tale.
What you can do to help:
1. Fax/Email: Tariq Bukhari, General Manager of Pakistan International Airlines asking him not to carry Christopher & Calvin. Model letter /C&CPIA.doc/ attached that you can copy/amend/write your own version, if you do, please remember to include the flight details: Pakistan International Airlines flight PK788 from London Heathrow to Karachi at 17:00 on Sunday 10th February 2008.
Fax: 020 8741 9376 from outside the UK + 44 20 8741 9376
E-mail:
info@piac.com.pk 2. Fax/Email the Rt Hon Jacqui Smith, MP, Secretary of State for the Home Office, asking that the Christopher & Calvin are allowed to stay in the UK, with the rest of their family. Model letter /C&C JS.doc/ attached that you can copy/amend/write your own version, if you do; please remember to include their Home Office Reference Number G1125538/3 and G1125540/2.
Fax 0870 336 9031 / from outside UK+ 44 870 336 9031
E-mail:
privateoffice.external@homeoffice.gsi.uk Please notify the campaign of any faxes sent:
Friends of the William Family
C/o Asylum Justice
YMCA
St Helen's Road
Swansea SA1 5JQ
castlestreetarts@yahoo.co.uk End of Bulletin:
Background 1: George William and family - a cruel twist
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/archives/filed%20newszines/newszine89/CalvinChristopher.html Background 2: No room at the Inn for George William and Family
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/archives/filed%20newszines/newszine89/George.html Source for this Message:
Friends of the William Family
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National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns (NCADC)
110 Hamstead Road
Birmingham
B20 2QS
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