Originally Posted by blueblade:
“Couldn't agree more. But apparently Tunisia refused to accept him back because he apparently had no ID documentation. Which is really like saying that if one of us was abroad and lost our passport, we'd be refused entry back to the UK, ad infinitum.
Ridiculous.”
“Couldn't agree more. But apparently Tunisia refused to accept him back because he apparently had no ID documentation. Which is really like saying that if one of us was abroad and lost our passport, we'd be refused entry back to the UK, ad infinitum.
Ridiculous.”
Not at all. How could they be sure he was a Tunisian national if he didn't have any ID that said so? You can only deport people back to their own country (save for in certain specific circumstances).
The UK government would establish that a passport had been issued to you and that you were the person named on that passport, and then give you either a document that allowed you to enter the country or a new passport. Not all countries do that.
I have a Turkish friend who fled to the UK and claimed asylum. Despite having a Turkish ID card, the Turkish government have said told UKBA/Home Office that they "do not recognise her" as a Turkish citizen. She can't go anywhere abroad, as she can't get any sort of travel documents. She has been given leave to remain in the UK for 5 years, but has no idea what will happen then. She does at least know that she can't be deported, as she's technically stateless atm.






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