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Tafscot
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Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:18 pm |
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Gurkhas win right to stay in UK
Actress Joanna Lumley was among those campaigning for the Gurkhas
A group of retired Gurkhas fighting for the right to settle in Britain have won their immigration test case at London's High Court.
They were challenging immigration rules which said that those who retired from the British Army before 1997 did not have an automatic right to stay.
Prominent supporter actress Joanna Lumley said it was a "chance to right a great wrong".
The government said it would now review all Gurkhas' cases.
'Debt of honour'
The regiment moved its main base from Hong Kong to the UK in 1997 and the government had argued that Gurkhas discharged before that date were unlikely to have strong residential ties with the UK.
That meant those who wanted to settle in the UK had to apply for British residence and could be refused and deported.
The judgement could affect some 2,000 former Gurkhas who retired before 1997.
The judge, Mr Justice Blake, said the Gurkhas' long service, conspicuous acts of bravery and loyalty to the Crown all pointed to a "moral debt of honour" and gratitude felt by British people.
He ruled that instructions given by the Home Office to immigration officials were unlawful and needed urgent revision.
Lawyer Martin Howe said: "Today we have seen a tremendous and historic victory for the gallant Gurkha veterans of Nepal.
"This is a victory that restores honour and dignity to deserving soldiers who faithfully served in Her Majesty's armed forces.
"It is a victory for common sense; a victory for fairness; and a victory for the British sense of what is right."
Gurkhas win right to stay in UK
The five ex-Gurkhas involved in the test case were L/Cpl Gyanendra Rai, Deo Prakash Limbu, Cpl Chakra Limbu, L/Cpl Birendra Shrestha and Bhim Gurung. Gita Mukhiya also took part on behalf her deceased husband.
Gurkhas have been part of the British Army for almost 200 years and are hand picked from a fiercely contested recruitment contest in Nepal to win the right to join.
They have seen combat all over the world, with 200,000 fighting in the two world wars.
'Wonderful vindication'
Lumley, whose father served with the Gurkhas, was one of those leading the campaign.
Outside court, she said: "This day is more important than I can tell you because it gives our country the chance to right a great wrong and to wipe out a national shame that has stained us all."
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg said it was a "wonderful vindication" for those who had campaigned for a change in the law.
We will honour our commitment to the Gurkhas by reviewing all cases by the end of the year
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith
"I've always felt that if someone is prepared to die for this country, then they should have the right to live in this country," he said.
"The key thing now is to look at the ruling in detail and to make sure that the government now translates that into action and doesn't try and squirm out of it."
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said in a statement that the Home Office would revise its guidance surrounding the 1997 cut-off date.
"I have always been clear that where there is a compelling case, soldiers and their families should be considered for settlement," she said.
"We will honour our commitment to the Gurkhas by reviewing all cases by the end of the year." |
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ranroz
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Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:19 pm |
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Thank GOD for that they deserve to stay her after all the VC's that they have recieved for Queen and Country
HIP HIP HURAA
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Tafscot
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Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:31 pm |
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| For once common sense prevailed |
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willywills
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Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:01 pm |
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Have to ask the question,why did it even have to go to court.The Gurka;s have served this country so well,why did some idiot put a stop on them in the 1st place.
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ranroz
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Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:20 pm |
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Just a man in the Government wanted to make a name for himself again.
but this time it did not work. THANK GOD
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gingerjim
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Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:31 pm |
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| on the service pals site this evening, the ghurkas victory is being discused on one thread , i could not believe my eyes , some of the ex servicemen on the site are against the ghurkas living in the country,even old sweats who were in ww2, mind you they are staunch supporters of gordon brown and nu labours mafia, so we must excuse them , ginger, |
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ranroz
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Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:17 pm |
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| gingerjim wrote: | | on the service pals site this evening, the ghurkas victory is being discused on one thread , i could not believe my eyes , some of the ex servicemen on the site are against the ghurkas living in the country,even old sweats who were in ww2, mind you they are staunch supporters of gordon brown and nu labours mafia, so we must excuse them , ginger, |
There has to be some, I am just GLAD they are on our side. I think thats Y the Argantines GAVE in so SOON in the Falklands
They was scared of losing there HEADS.
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Tafscot
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Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:58 pm |
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I have been a staunch Labour Supporter all my Voting life, does that make me Anti-Ghurka also then??
lets not paint everyone with the same brush,
I have had so many arguments with folks in other Forums over the £dreaded" Labour or "the dreaded Gordon Brown" I still await someone coming back and giving me a viable alternative? |
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gingerjim
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Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:37 pm |
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| you cant be anti ghurka taf, as for viable alternative i reckon most people on this site could do as good if not better, remember prime minister or not brown is only as good as the civil servants who he relies on to guide him , ginger. no offence meant. |
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willywills
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Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:30 pm |
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| gingerjim wrote: | | on the service pals site this evening, the ghurkas victory is being discused on one thread , i could not believe my eyes , some of the ex servicemen on the site are against the ghurkas living in the country,even old sweats who were in ww2, mind you they are staunch supporters of gordon brown and nu labours mafia, so we must excuse them , ginger, |
Cant excuse them Jim,they must be as stupid as our politicians.If any are deserving to stay in this country,it;s the Gurka;s.
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Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:35 pm |
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| Tafscot wrote: | I have been a staunch Labour Supporter all my Voting life, does that make me Anti-Ghurka also then??
lets not paint everyone with the same brush,
I have had so many arguments with folks in other Forums over the £dreaded" Labour or "the dreaded Gordon Brown" I still await someone coming back and giving me a viable alternative? |
I think all politicians are a waste of space,they are all a bunch of crooks,claiming untold thousands.
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