Sakchai Makao
Sakchai Makao had been held for two weeks in Durham prison after he was arrested on 6 June at his home in Lerwick. His detention came in the wake of the scandal over the release of hundreds of foreign prisoners who should have been considered for deportation.....
In reply, Mr Halliday explained that the Home Office had been unaware there would be a bail application until late the previous day. He also revealed that he had been unable to use official documents to read up on the case and had instead relied on press reports.
Granting bail, Judge Aitken said it was clear there was no evidence of previous absconding, Mr Makao had never shown any disregard for immigration laws - and, in fact, had a history of complying with such legislation - and appeared to have strong ties with the UK.
But the arrest of the 23-year-old - who in 2004 served eight months of a 15-month sentence for two counts of culpable and reckless fire-raising committed while drunk - prompted a campaign by the Shetland community to secure his release.
From: The Scotsman
I find it interesting that the Shetland Island community has rallied behind this young man, with almost 7000 signatures on a petition calling for his release. Given the circumstances that occurred before the offence (the death of his father and that of his new born child) he should be given the opportunity to remain in the UK and live a useful life. But others Martin Kelly obviously believe in the strict application of the law.
Law and justice ,however are two different things.
In reply, Mr Halliday explained that the Home Office had been unaware there would be a bail application until late the previous day. He also revealed that he had been unable to use official documents to read up on the case and had instead relied on press reports.
Granting bail, Judge Aitken said it was clear there was no evidence of previous absconding, Mr Makao had never shown any disregard for immigration laws - and, in fact, had a history of complying with such legislation - and appeared to have strong ties with the UK.
But the arrest of the 23-year-old - who in 2004 served eight months of a 15-month sentence for two counts of culpable and reckless fire-raising committed while drunk - prompted a campaign by the Shetland community to secure his release.
From: The Scotsman
I find it interesting that the Shetland Island community has rallied behind this young man, with almost 7000 signatures on a petition calling for his release. Given the circumstances that occurred before the offence (the death of his father and that of his new born child) he should be given the opportunity to remain in the UK and live a useful life. But others Martin Kelly obviously believe in the strict application of the law.
Law and justice ,however are two different things.
posted by Mr Jherek @ 6:16 pm
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