SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

Muhammad Idrish must stay

Socialist Action No. 53, 13 April 1984 · pp. 10-11 of the scan · 269 words

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MUHAMMAD Idrish goes before an Appeal Court on 9 May. If he loses his appeal then he will almost certainly be deported.

Muhammad came Bangladesh 1976 to study at Bristol University and married willall Scotland. He then applied to stay here but weeks later their relationship ended.

Within weeks of their break up, he was told his application has been turnSince leaving university he has worke different places as social worker. Now, like 250 other black people who deported each month, he has become a victim of the immigration laws.

He was made a target for the government's racist laws, because of his work in the black community NALGO the local Part backing his campaign and Canca a resolulull di its annual conference in his support.

They have printed and distributed thousands leaflets explaining his case This has taken the issue inand inner-city areas. Sup porters of Muhammad intend to mount a big lobby outside the court when his appeal Every anti-racist who can, should turn up at Temple Place, London.

underground station • at 11.30am for a march on to a rally which takes place at Jubilee Gardens next to London's County Hall.

This will be addressed Clare Short Me Ken Livingstone and . A senior NALGO official will also speak, along with another victim of the racist laws.

Coaches • leaving Shaheed Udam Singh Centre, Soho Road. Handsworth. Birm ingham, 8.30 am 9 May.

•Bristol is also sending a coach details Graham Reid Bedminster Parade, Bristol 3 0272-667933.

London details from NALGO Mabledon Place, WCIH 9AJ 01-388 2366.

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Socialist Action 13 April 1984

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