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The child was born here, so I do not see why that is actually pertinent FrontierMole.Frontier Mole wrote:It is a sad case no matter which way you look at it.
However, correct me if I am wrong, this disease is something you are born with. If the child had been born in his country of origin how long would he have survived?
Cyril N'deh was born in Britain after his family fled from west Africa. His father Claude, a teacher, said he was tortured and imprisoned in Cameroon for protesting against the illegal executions of nine boys, but his application for asylum in Britain was rejected.
The child was born here. Does that not entitle him to any healthcare? He is being punished for his parent's mistakes? It's hypocritical that in one breath the government speaks about "making poverty history" and allocates millions of GBPs as aid, but can't help a child born here.The fact that his failed asylum claiming parent has remained in the UK for a few years allowing access to treatment has been a bonus for the child.
The rules for return are clear as is the case law. If treatment is available in the country, at any cost, the individual will be able to be returned. Article 3 has been fully explored using medical cases more dire than this unfortunate child.
Case law http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKHL/2005/31.html
I am afraid there has to be a line drawn at some point. If the UK became the free medical solution for the rest of the world the consequences for us, the residents of the UK, would be the loss of the NHS. It might not be the best healthcare in the world but it is free to those that have the right to access it.
Very well said. I concur whole heartedly.OFCHARITY wrote:It is an indictment on the human race when the sanctity of life especially that of an innocent child takes second place to politics, and economics. Justice (and immigration policy) should be tempered with mercy, it is easy for people who are born into a developed country through no effort of their own, to think why should I care about the child born in a poor country? I am sure anyone who find themselves in a vulnerable position would hope to be treated with mercy, why can't we do the same for others?
OFCHARITY wrote:It is an indictment on the human race when the sanctity of life especially that of an innocent child takes second place to politics, and economics. Justice (and immigration policy) should be tempered with mercy, it is easy for people who are born into a developed country through no effort of their own, to think why should I care about the child born in a poor country? I am sure anyone who find themselves in a vulnerable position would hope to be treated with mercy, why can't we do the same for others?