[imc-scotland-discussion] charity mutebwa article indy website

[Sean Hammond]

Wouldn't it have made sense to cut the unwanted details from the feature,
instead of pulling the whole thing?

On 10/20/05, Michael Collins <michael.c23 at ntlworld.com> wrote:
>
>  Thanks for that.
>
>  Always need to think twice when posting information on asylum seekers,
> especially those facing deportation, as such details being made public have
> led to confirmed arrests and even deaths in the past. Usually this results
> from British government trying to score political points by trumpeting their
> tough on bogus asylum seekers stance, combined with mainstream media
> coverage (well-meaning or not).
>
>  Usually info from an individual campaign or one supported by NCADC is ok,
> but again, it is not always best to simply post onto IMC details that have
> been emailed to lists of supporters (e.g phone numbers in detention
> centres – see email below: I'd take out the whole sentence about her room
> and phone number).
>
>  Deportations are increasing all the time, due to constraints on legal
> representation leading to more cases being refused, and the government
> putting more resources into finding, arresting and deporting people who have
> been refused asylum. When I get some time, hopefully today, I'll post some
> general info on what is happening, illustrated with some recent cases, and
> highlighting the new Glasgow No Borders group. Will also try to write up
> report of tonight's high profile anti-deportation meeting in Glasgow.
>
>  Cheers
>
>  Michael C
>
>  For latest info on Charity's situation:
>
>  *==========*
>
> * NCADC News Service*
>
> *==========*
>
>  *Charity Mutebwa - is still in the UK
>
> *It was close; plane was only 5 minutes from lift off.
>
> Tuesday 18th October Heathrow Airport
>
>
> Charity had been on the plane for an hour and had all but given up of
> remaining in the UK, as her last conversation with her solicitors just
> before she boarded the plane was very negative. They had tried everything
> they could but without success. Somehow between that conversation and the
> plane ready to take off they managed to find new evidence and lodged a fresh
> asylum claim for Charity*.* Immigration contacted the escorts who were
> with Charity on the plane and instructed them to take her off and return her
> to detention.
>
>  Charity is now in Tynsley House Immigration Removal Centre, Room 14c
> phone: 01293 …………, she would appreciate calls.
>
>  *Background: Stop Charity Mutebwa's deportation to Uganda*
>
> http://www.ncadc.org.uk/newszine63/charity.htm
>
> *End of Bulletin:*
>
>  *Source for this Message:*
>
> NCADC
>
>  http://www.ncadc.org.uk
>
>    ------------------------------
>
> *From:* imc-scotland-discussion-bounces at lists.indymedia.org [mailto:
> imc-scotland-discussion-bounces at lists.indymedia.org] *On Behalf Of *Mike
> *Sent:* 20 October 2005 08:33
> *To:* imcscotland discussion
> *Subject:* [imc-scotland-discussion] charity mutebwa article indy website
>
>  dear all
>
>   just a quick explanation re the problems with the charity mutebwa
> article on indy scotland
>
>   she is an asylum seeker , was held in dungavel under imminent threat of
> deportation at time of article, has now been moved from dungavel i think and
> granted a temporary reprieve from deportation but still under threat
>
>   The article on website was based on scotland against criminalising
> communities public bulletin
>
>   unfortunately this bulletin mistakenly contained some info charity did
> not want made public, which was her deportation date and some personal info
>
>   following contact from charity, sacc informed us of the situation and we
> also got the news from other sources
>
>   in view of these problems ab posted dissent to take the article off the
> page
>
>   it should be made clear however that charity was quite happy to see her
> case publicised and to have her full name given, the problem was the
> publication of the deportation date and a particular piece of personal info
>
>   i think we should be able to put something up again next week perhaps,
> but obviously we have to double check the content before we do, so should
> not rush into it, the views of the asylum seeker herself should obviously be
> paramount in deciding what to publish
>
>   cheers mike
>
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