The Independent reports on the case of Fatou Tamba, a mother from Africa facing deportation after years of living in the UK. After being detained for nearly four months, her removal was temporarily postponed due to a successful last-minute judicial review based on declining mental health. The article underscores the importance of grounded reporting in exposing inhumane treatment in the immigration system, and emphasizes the role of public support for quality journalism that remains accessible without paywalls, allowing critical stories like Tamba's to be told.
A mother facing political persecution in her native African country was forced to wait at Heathrow airport for 12 hours before a Home Office attempt to deport her.
Her removal was despite an ongoing legal case launched by her lawyers to prevent her deportation, with submissions made of credible medical evidence of a deterioration in her mental health.
Her mental health has significantly deteriorated after being detained for three months, highlighting the toll of prolonged detention on psychological well-being.
Just two hours before her flight was due to take off, her application for a judicial review was accepted by a judge and her flight was once again cancelled.
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