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Government to face legal action by returned asylum seeker

Wrongfully deported asylum seeker sues the Government for damages.

Government to face legal action by returned asylum seeker


A gay Ugandan asylum seeker who was forcibly deported by the Home Office whilst his case was still under review is now seeking damages against the Government after the High Court ruled that his removal was ‘manifestly unlawful’ and ordered his return to the UK. A full report is available on the Independent on Sunday website.