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The Digest:

Anthony Olubunmi George, a 63-year-old disabled Nigerian man who has lived in the UK since 1986, has successfully appealed against deportation by the Home Office. George, who suffered two strokes in 2019, has faced decades of legal uncertainty, homelessness, and poor health, all while battling an immigration system that repeatedly rejected his applications.

Key Points:
  • Anthony Olubunmi George moved to the UK in 1986 at age 24.
  • He suffered two strokes in 2019, leaving him with speech and mobility challenges.
  • The Home Office sought to deport him despite his long stay and clean record.
  • George experienced periods of homelessness, relying on friends for shelter.
  • A fake passport stamp submitted by previous lawyers complicated his case.
  • An immigration tribunal finally granted him the right to remain.
  • The judge noted George avoided medical care due to immigration fears.
  • His current lawyer cited “poor representation” as a key cause of delays.
After 38 years in limbo, George’s victory is more than a legal outcome; it is a reclaiming of dignity, a testament to resilience in the face of systemic indifference

Sources: The Guardian