SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Fight deportations

· Socialist Action No. 80, 30 November 1984 · pp. 11-12 of the scan · 316 words

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page 11 of the scan

migration Appeal Tribunal, pean Court of Human Rights.

In 1976, Muhammad, a Bencal came to to study at Bristol University. While there he met married Wilal. The relationship lasted over two years. But within a few weeks of the Muhammad Home Was Office had turned down his application to stay. Since his arrival Muhammad has worked with the CULLmunities, first Bristol On Thursday 8 November Muhammad Idrish was served with a deportation order from the Home Office. This means that all the appeals against the Home Office decision have failed: adjudicator, ImJudical Review, Appeal Court, House of Lords. The legal process has not been fully exhausted, as we still have the Euroand now in Handsworth Birmingham. local movement taken up his case and built a Defence Campaign with his trade union, NALGO Muhammed Idrish Defence Campaign We have won the support of 86 MPs, 32 Peers many religious leaders. NALGO 1983 1984 supporting Muhammad, pledging industrial action, calling other trade unions io suD port. This CasC Is an of the present ustaliul government's campaign against black trade union and community activists. Last year alone 2,282 people were deported, and a similar number left under threat. Under the immigration laws people can imprisoned without trial, the Home UTTcE the charges. point the adjudicator, and the final appeal can only be made to the Home Secretarv The fight against deportation must be taken up as part of the fight against racist Nalgo called on its membership to support January 1985. Branches will be encouraged to send contingent. Support is invited all sections of the movement, supporters are asked to bring their banners.

• Demonstrate, Wednesday 30th January. Assemoff Soho Rd., Handsworth, Birmingham, Jor march to city centre rally at Central Hall, Corporation St. For details contact Muhammad Idrish Defence Barry Lovd, Handswortrobus Road, *e lep Bimi Birmingham B21 021-523 8923.

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page 12 of the scan

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