Justice for Rima

Those of you who were at conference will have already heard Kathy Galloway's message asking for action on this asap :

A professor at Glasgow uni has a 17 year-old foster daughter called Rima.

Rima is an unaccompanied minor from Eritrea who suffered seriously from abuse and neglect in Italy while fleeing persecution.

Following a ruling from the Court of Appeal, finding Italy to be a 'safe country' she is facing deportation.

There is need for a substantial letter campaign for clemency and for her right to remain in the UK.

"We believe:

* That Rima has suffered enought trauma, and that to repeat it now is barbaric.

* That there is very good evidence that Rima is under 18, and that the burden of proof on her is unreasonable in the circumstances

* That Rima, Robert & Alison have formed close family and emotional bonds which should be respected

We ask that Rima be released from fear and give the right to live with Robert & Alison for as long as conditions in Eritrea require it."

Please write to :

Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP
Home Secretary
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Alex Salmond
Office of the First Minister
St. Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
email: FirstMinister@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Director: UK Border Agency Scotland
Festival Court,
200 Brand Street,
Govan,
Glasgow G51 1DH

Pressure from all over the UK, and abroad, can be especially valuable in situations like this. Please get involved.

There is also a Facebook group (quick and easy way to spread awareness to your friends).