Plaid AM takes George William asylum case to Home Offi

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Plaid AM takes George William asylum case to Home Office

Local Plaid Cymru AM Bethan Jenkins has written to Jacqui Smith, the
Secretary of State for Home Affairs following the appalling treatment of George William and his family by immigration officials. As reported in the Evening Post, Mr William and his family were taken away from their Penlan home during a dawn raid earlier this week.

Bethan Jenkins said:

‘Under international law the UK government is duty bound to offer asylum to those fearing persecution. George and his family fled Pakistan three years ago in fear because of their religious beliefs. Pakistan is currently in a state of political turmoil. Only today, a suicide bomber has killed over 50 people celebrating a Muslim holiday in the country. How anyone can be deported in that environment is beyond belief.

‘In a desperate attempt to sop the political right, New Labour is
trying to talk and act tough on asylum and immigration. Not only are their actions irresponsible, but lead to inhumane treatment of individuals and families who have come to this country as a result of fear for their very lives. To turn our backs on people such as George and his family is the act of the gravest political cowardice and immorality’.

‘I have written to the Home Secretary raising the case of George and
his family. I encourage as many people as possible to do so as
highlighted by the Evening Post’