Dear Supporters

Things are looking much better for Otis. He did not fly on Christmas Day to our great relief.

Also on Christmas Eve he got an official letter from the Home Office headed "cancelled notice of removal". We have not had a confirmation from a lawyer, but it very strongly suggests to us that he  will not be deported at least for the next 3 months.

 Otis will not be safe until he has won leave to remain in the UK- which could still be a long journey. However, the support from all of you has encouraged so many positive outcomes - not least the fact that Otis has felt supported and so much less alone in detention than he would have done. 

 We now know how many friends and supporters he - and many other asylum seekers like him -  have out there.  Many of us will have learned a lot more about the iniquitous asylum system so many people seeking safety in the UK have to face.Also the importance of not just sitting back and letting things happen. 

 We will keep in touch, and could be asking for your help again! But  in the meantime many many thanks"