Good News

"Bridget O'Koro and Osaivibie were not put on the plane to Nigeria on Saturday. We're not sure if this was due to a technical malfunction with the plane or due to a reconsideration of Bridget's case but mum and daughter are still both in the UK and still fighting to stay! We hope to see her released soon and back to Glasgow!"
The Unity Centre
Please help Bridget O'Koro and Osaivibie
 http://www.ncadc.org.uk/Newszine96/Bridget.html

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Prossy Kakooza wins latest battle with Home Office


"News Update 3rd July 2008 - Prossy Kakooza today won the latest fight in her battle for asylum in the UK. A senior Immigration Judge dismissed a previous Immigration Tribunal ruling which denied Prossy asylum, calling the judgement "a mess".

The ruling allows Prossy to present her claim afresh to an Asylum Tribunal. This hearing is likely to take place in the Autumn where Prossy's claim will be looked at, the possibility of "internal relocation" in Uganda examined and her identity as an out and proud lesbian in the UK considered."

Reverend Andy Braunston
 revandy@mccmanchester.co.uk

Prossy Kakooza, Hope for Ugandan lesbian's asylum appeal
 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8219.html
 http://www.ncadc.org.uk/archives/filed%20newszines/Newszine95/Prossy.html

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Rebecca & Darren gone but not forgotten
"Sadly Rebecca Lutuyakamya's lawyer did not manage to stop the Home Office forcibly removing her and her two year old son on Thursday 3rd July from Heathrow airport to Entebbe in Uganda. Rebecca and Darren had been in detention for over two months and had successfully resisted three previous attempts by the Home Office to remove her.

Rebecca managed to keep talking to us on her mobile phone right up to her being put on the plane late last night but despite last minute efforts we just couldn't get it to work to stop the flight. Friends of the family have spoken to Rebecca in Uganda this morning. At the moment she is safe but we are still very concerned for her safety."
The Unity Centre
 http://www.ncadc.org.uk/archives/filed%20newszines/Newszine94/Rebecca.html

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Advance notice - time and court no. to be confirmed

On Thursday, Peter Gichura's legal team is challenging a decision to remove him to Kenya despite his ongoing precedent-setting Disability Discrimination Act case. Removal would deny Mr Gichura the opportunity to provide evidence in answer to the authorities' version of events, and testify in person.

In May 2008, the High Court ruled that the Home Office and Kalyx Ltd are bound by the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act, and that the case against them should go ahead. This is likely to be next year.

Peter Gichura is still at risk of deportation as his claims for asylum - first on grounds of persecution, and then on his need for accessible living conditions and medical treatment - were refused by the Home Office. Given the violence in Kenya, it is shocking that a severely disabled person who faced anti-Kikuyu persecution can be returned.
Inquiries/further information:  winvisible@allwomencount.net

 http://www.ncadc.org.uk/archives/filed%20newszines/oldnewszines/Newszine73/peter.html

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Source for this Message:
Prossy Kakooza Campaign
The Unity Centre
 winvisible@allwomencount.net