Wednesday 20th March 2019
Supporting Nestor at Dallas Court
Nestor continues his monthly signings at Dallas Court. We at RAPAR would greatly appreciate the presence of any supporters to join our regular solidarity vigil as he signs at the Home Office Reporting Centre in April.
Thursday 11th April 2019
9.15am onwards
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
The nearest tram stop is Langworthy, just around the corner from Media City.
Supporting Nestor at Dallas Court
Nestor continues his monthly signings at Dallas Court. We at RAPAR would greatly appreciate the presence of any supporters to join our regular solidarity vigil as he signs at the Home Office Reporting Centre in April.
Thursday 11th April 2019
9.15am onwards
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
The nearest tram stop is Langworthy, just around the corner from Media City.
Tuesday 12th March 2019
Solidarity with Nestor
RAPAR will be joining Nestor Sylla as he signs at Dallas Court again this month.
We urge everyone to join us solidarity with Nestor outside the Home Office Reporting Centre near Salford Quays (nearest tram stop; Langworthy, just around the corner from Media City).
We urge everyone to join us solidarity with Nestor outside the Home Office Reporting Centre near Salford Quays (nearest tram stop; Langworthy, just around the corner from Media City).
Thursday 14th March 2019
9.15am onwards
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
9.15am onwards
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
Tuesday 12th February 2019
Solidarity with Nestor
Join us as we support Nestor Sylla outside Dallas Court Reporting Centre this Thursday.
Thursday 14th February 2019
9.15am onwards
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
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Sunday 14th January 2019
Solidarity with Nestor Thursday 17th January 2019 9.15am onwards RAPAR Vice-Chair Nestor Sylla is signing at Dallas Court Home Office Reporting Centre. Please come along to support Nestor if you can. Home Office Reporting Centre, Units 1-2, Dallas Court, South Langworthy Road, Salford, M50 2GF |
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Tuesday 12th October 2018
Solidarity with Nestor
Thursday 15th November 2018
9.15am onwards
RAPAR Vice-Chair Nestor Sylla is signing at Dallas Court Home Office Reporting Centre. Please come along to support Nestor if you can.
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
Solidarity with Nestor
Thursday 15th November 2018
9.15am onwards
RAPAR Vice-Chair Nestor Sylla is signing at Dallas Court Home Office Reporting Centre. Please come along to support Nestor if you can.
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
Thursday 18th October 2018
Solidarity with Nestor
Solidarity with Nestor
RAPAR Vice-Chair Nestor Sylla is signing at Dallas Court Home Office Reporting Centre. Please come along to support Nestor if you can.
Assemble outside Dallas Court, the address is:
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
Assemble outside Dallas Court, the address is:
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
19th September 2018
Nestor left in whirlpool of bureaucracy after immigration rules more than double in length
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An astonishing 5,700 changes to the immigration rules have been made since 2010, a report in The Guardian has revealed.
Nestor was left in a “whirlpool of bureaucracy” following the changes which senior lawyers and judges have said make the visa system almost impossible to navigate. The rules have more than doubled in length to almost 375,000 words, and it has resulted in a complex system, described by Lord Justice Irwin as “something of a disgrace”. More than 1,300 changes were made in 2012 alone, coinciding with Theresa May’s introduction of the hostile environment policy when she was home secretary. The new home secretary, Sajid Javid, has indicated there will be a change in tone but has yet to substantially change course on policy. |
The Guardian analysis shows that, at times, new sets of changes were introduced just one week apart – and, on seven occasions, even less. One document was published in March 2014 with 22 changes, only to be superseded three days later by a second version containing another 250 changes.
The overall number of changes made to the rules since 2010 spans almost 600,000 words, running to a length greater than Tolstoy’s novel War and Peace.
Read more >>>
The overall number of changes made to the rules since 2010 spans almost 600,000 words, running to a length greater than Tolstoy’s novel War and Peace.
Read more >>>
16th August 2018
Nestor came safely out of Dallas Court Home Office Reporting Centre today. He has to report again next month.
Nestor came safely out of Dallas Court Home Office Reporting Centre today. He has to report again next month.
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Many thanks to Manchester Quakers, Manchester City of Sanctuary and other friends and supporters who came to Dallas Court to stand shoulder to shoulder with Nestor. Nestor is under threat of detention and removal from the UK despite the fact that he has lived in Manchester for 12 years. His case has been described as being caught up in a "whirlpool" of Home Office bureaucracy. Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition and left supportive comments. They are greatly appreciated. |
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Nestor and his supporters outside Dallas Court on Thursday 16th August.
12th August 2018
Solidarity With Nestor
Solidarity With Nestor
RAPAR Vice-Chair Nestor Sylla is signing at Dallas Court Home Office Reporting Centre. Please come along to support Nestor if you can.
Assemble outside Dallas Court, the address is:
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
Assemble outside Dallas Court, the address is:
Home Office Reporting Centre,
Units 1-2,
Dallas Court,
South Langworthy Road,
Salford,
M50 2GF
20th July 2018
Vigil for Nestor
Vigil for Nestor
A vigil for Nestor was held at the Home Office Reporting Centre, Dallas Court, Salford, on July 19th when he signed there shortly after receiving his refusal letter from the Home Office.. Speakers included Quaker Elizabeth Coleman, Steve North from Salford City Unison branch and Jane Graystone from City of Sanctuary. Many thanks to all the friends who came along to support Nestor.
Image Credit: (C) BACPhotography
18th July 2018
VERY URGENT - CALL TO SOLIDARITY
Between 9 and 10am tomorrow morning:
19th July 2018
Outside Dallas Court
SALFORD, M50 2GF
Get directions HERE
SIGN THE PETITION HERE
The Home Office have rejected Nestor's application and told him to present at Dallas Court tomorrow morning. David and Branwen McHugh, longstanding members of the Central Manchester Quaker Meeting who worked with Nestor for several years on the boaz trust
winter nightshelter project for destitute men write as follows:
"When Nestor first came to this country 11 years ago, there was an expectation that asylum seekers would show a commitment to their community, which he has obviously accepted and demonstrated. Such involvement inevitably leads to social and emotional attachments being formed. It seems that during this time he also had grounds for believing that his asylum claim might be successful and he would be allowed to stay here permanently, as he tells us that at one stage he was entitled to obtain a Visa, when historical applications or excepted for a limited period, but unfortunately the solicitor acting for him missed the deadline. A subsequent appeal against the decision was then considered separately from his 'legacy papers' and refused. We feel strongly that after this length of time not only should Nestor be allowed to continue with the life he has established here but that he has proved that he would be an asset as a resident of the UK."
Please come and show your solidarity with Nestor. Please send messages of support to admin(a)rapar.org.uk
VERY URGENT - CALL TO SOLIDARITY
Between 9 and 10am tomorrow morning:
19th July 2018
Outside Dallas Court
SALFORD, M50 2GF
Get directions HERE
SIGN THE PETITION HERE
The Home Office have rejected Nestor's application and told him to present at Dallas Court tomorrow morning. David and Branwen McHugh, longstanding members of the Central Manchester Quaker Meeting who worked with Nestor for several years on the boaz trust
winter nightshelter project for destitute men write as follows:
"When Nestor first came to this country 11 years ago, there was an expectation that asylum seekers would show a commitment to their community, which he has obviously accepted and demonstrated. Such involvement inevitably leads to social and emotional attachments being formed. It seems that during this time he also had grounds for believing that his asylum claim might be successful and he would be allowed to stay here permanently, as he tells us that at one stage he was entitled to obtain a Visa, when historical applications or excepted for a limited period, but unfortunately the solicitor acting for him missed the deadline. A subsequent appeal against the decision was then considered separately from his 'legacy papers' and refused. We feel strongly that after this length of time not only should Nestor be allowed to continue with the life he has established here but that he has proved that he would be an asset as a resident of the UK."
Please come and show your solidarity with Nestor. Please send messages of support to admin(a)rapar.org.uk
18th July 2018
Refugee Caught Up In "Whirlpool" of Home Office Bureaucracy At Risk of Removal From the UK
A Guinean man, who has made his home in Manchester for the last 12 years, has been caught up in a Home Office “whirlpool” of bureaucracy and is now at grave risk of detention and removal from the UK.
Nestor Sylla, who is vice-chair of RAPAR and is involved with other charitable organisations in the city, came to Europe at the age of 26 looking for his mother after the death of his father and the murder of his sister in Guinea. He had been forced to leave Guinea after being attacked, persecuted and threatened by his stepmother and her family because of a dispute over his father's inheritance.
Read the Full Press Release >>>
Refugee Caught Up In "Whirlpool" of Home Office Bureaucracy At Risk of Removal From the UK
A Guinean man, who has made his home in Manchester for the last 12 years, has been caught up in a Home Office “whirlpool” of bureaucracy and is now at grave risk of detention and removal from the UK.
Nestor Sylla, who is vice-chair of RAPAR and is involved with other charitable organisations in the city, came to Europe at the age of 26 looking for his mother after the death of his father and the murder of his sister in Guinea. He had been forced to leave Guinea after being attacked, persecuted and threatened by his stepmother and her family because of a dispute over his father's inheritance.
Read the Full Press Release >>>
Nestor Sylla is much loved and highly respected. Following the murder of his sister in Guinea, Africa, in 2006, he fled for his life to the UK, but previous legal work failed Nestor when a solicitor failed to respond to a Home office request for photographs. His complaint about the solicitor was upheld.
A natural helper, Nestor has volunteered for the BOAZ TRUST winter night shelter for seven years. He has also volunteered for Red Cross and the Mustard Tree. Nestor has created a new family in the UK and, in the process, become a vital carer for both Lawrence, aged 14, and for Elizabeth Coleman, retired.
Lawrence says: “He’s a really great guy and helps me with my homework and takes me to school.” And Elizabeth says: “Nestor’s home is England. He is like a son to me. He has a lot to contribute to our society.”
In April of this year Nestor, who is also a natural leader, was elected to represent many destitute people, questioning the Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidates at a Housing Hustings about their plans for tackling the city’s desperate housing problem. We are looking forward to meeting Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor soon, and Nestor should be leading that meeting.
Instead, Nestor was detained on Friday 30th June 2017. His lawyer, Mervyn Cross of Duncan Lewis says: ”There is absolutely no reason to detain Nestor. The Home Office purports that a travel document has been issued, and they would receive it today and that a decision on the Article 8 application would be due today also. However neither has transpired. I believe, in my experience, that these are stalling tactics to influence the Judge in not granting bail last Tuesday or to make the Applicant withdraw his application. Nestor should be released so he can continue to care for the people in his life, including Elizabeth who travelled all the way from Manchester with Mary to stand as brilliant bail sureties.”
A natural helper, Nestor has volunteered for the BOAZ TRUST winter night shelter for seven years. He has also volunteered for Red Cross and the Mustard Tree. Nestor has created a new family in the UK and, in the process, become a vital carer for both Lawrence, aged 14, and for Elizabeth Coleman, retired.
Lawrence says: “He’s a really great guy and helps me with my homework and takes me to school.” And Elizabeth says: “Nestor’s home is England. He is like a son to me. He has a lot to contribute to our society.”
In April of this year Nestor, who is also a natural leader, was elected to represent many destitute people, questioning the Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidates at a Housing Hustings about their plans for tackling the city’s desperate housing problem. We are looking forward to meeting Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor soon, and Nestor should be leading that meeting.
Instead, Nestor was detained on Friday 30th June 2017. His lawyer, Mervyn Cross of Duncan Lewis says: ”There is absolutely no reason to detain Nestor. The Home Office purports that a travel document has been issued, and they would receive it today and that a decision on the Article 8 application would be due today also. However neither has transpired. I believe, in my experience, that these are stalling tactics to influence the Judge in not granting bail last Tuesday or to make the Applicant withdraw his application. Nestor should be released so he can continue to care for the people in his life, including Elizabeth who travelled all the way from Manchester with Mary to stand as brilliant bail sureties.”
Sign the Petition
You can download a copy of the petition from here.
Write to your MP
You can use these support letters for Nestor to send to MPs. There is one model letter for constituents of Lucy Powell and another model letter for constituents of other MPs. It is fine to use the model letters as they stand but it would be better to use them as a basis for your own letters, particularly if you know Nestor from the Night Shelter or other work.
Please copy all correspondence to admin(a)rapar.org.uk and to the Home Secretary and Immigration Minister:
Rt Honourable Sajid Javid Home Secretary
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 7027 Fax: 020 7219 0930 Email: [email protected]
ALSO
Home Office, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Tel: 020 7035 4848
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sajidjavid.com
Twitter: @sajidjavid
Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, Immigration Minister
Home Office, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Tel: 020 7035 4848
Email: [email protected]
ALSO House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 7218
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.carolinenokes.com
Twitter: @carolinenokes
Please copy all correspondence to admin(a)rapar.org.uk and to the Home Secretary and Immigration Minister:
Rt Honourable Sajid Javid Home Secretary
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 7027 Fax: 020 7219 0930 Email: [email protected]
ALSO
Home Office, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Tel: 020 7035 4848
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sajidjavid.com
Twitter: @sajidjavid
Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, Immigration Minister
Home Office, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Tel: 020 7035 4848
Email: [email protected]
ALSO House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 7218
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.carolinenokes.com
Twitter: @carolinenokes