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Home Office may deport Down’s Syndrome man resident in UK for 17 years (1 September 2014)
Date: 01/09/2014
A 44-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome is facing deportation from the UK because his parents have both died.
The Metro reports that Wadih Chourey moved from Lebanon to the UK with his family in 1997 because he was being targeted by gangs.
He has lived in Twickenham with his brother Camil for 17 years – but is now facing deportation by the Home Office.
Local Liberal Democrat MP Vince Cable has called the move “disgraceful”.
“This is a man who cannot cook for himself, who cannot operate a washing machine or use a computer,’ said Mr Cable.
“His welfare is completely dependent on his brothers – who clearly provide a loving and caring home for him.
“Yet Home Office lawyers suggest there is nothing compelling or exceptional about the case – and assume that Mr Chourey could seamlessly reintegrate into Lebanese life as if he never left.”
The Home Office has said it is unable to comment publicly on the case, which is under appeal.
The local Residents’ Association in Twickenham is supporting Mr Chourey’s appeal to remain in the UK, however.
“Wadih and Camil are very much part of our community – and Camil and his brother Joseph are both respected and admired for their love and care of their brother Wadih,” said the association’s chairman Colin March.
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