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A Nottingham city church will be holding a special vigil on Monday, 24th November, to show their support for a Pakistani family who are appealing to the Home Secretary against deportation. The event will also be an opportunity to stand in solidarity with all those seeking asylum and in fear of persecution. The Singh family were forced to flee their home country two years ago following persecution under the blasphemy laws in Pakistan. Since then they have settled at St Stephen with St Paul’s Church, Hyson Green, Nottingham, and been putting forward their case for being refugee status in the UK. Last month the family were taken to a detention centre for deportation, but had a last minute reprieve after church supporters, including the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, highlighted their plight. Julian Singh, his wife Aima and their son Jonathan have been told their case will be reviewed next week. Mrs Dianne Skerritt, the Equality and Diversity Officer for the Diocese and Coordinator of the Rainbow Project, said: “We want to invite anyone who is concerned to lend their support by attending a vigil of support, prayer and solidarity with the family at St Stephen's Church, Bobbers Mill Rd, Hyson Green, on Monday 24th November. This short but significant event will take place between 5pm - 5.30pm. People of different faiths and of no religious affiliation will be joining us as a sign of solidarity with asylum seekers facing persecution and in fear of deportation, and to highlight this particular family's case.“ The Bishop continues to offer the family his support and church members are also asking people to write to the Home Secretary by signing a letter of support. For further details please contact Dianne Skerritt at the Rainbow Project office tel: 0115 9701855.
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