Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-02-03 00:01:53 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 3C4E08FF8E78A4CD2A1B759B5CFBCC1C75F5DCEB98E664C1C8517B34FBE61E8B
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Abdul Ezedi is not an illegal migrant, it is reported he was granted asylum having fled Afghanistan in 2021 / 2022. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/02/abdul-ezedi-tory-ex-minister-calls-for-review-of-how-chemical-assault-suspect-gained-asylum Illegal migrants, when caught, are detained, but unless their removal is imminent, it is unlawful to detain them indefinitely. https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-should-only-hold-immigrants-detention-centres-28-days-inquiry-says-2023-09-19
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