Migrant Deported for Fake Papers Now Welcomed Back to the UK After Winning Immigration Fight After 12 Years!

A Ghanaian man who was deported from the UK 12 years ago after being convicted of using a fake document to try to stay in the country has been allowed to return under human rights laws. Samuel Frimpong, a father of two, was deported in 2013 after serving a four-month prison sentence. However, an immigration tribunal has now ruled that his separation from his family has caused significant emotional harm, making his deportation an “unjustifiable interference” with his human rights.

Frimpong’s children, aged 11 and 15, were born after his conviction and have struggled with his absence. The tribunal heard that the children find it difficult to explain where their father is and feel “socially isolated” as a result. Frimpong’s wife also testified that the family had been evicted from their home following his deportation and had to move schools. She described the emotional toll on the family, saying the children “keep begging their father to come to England” and that the separation has left them living “depressive lives.”

Frimpong, who now works as a pastor in Ghana, appealed the decision to deport him under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which protects the right to family life. Although a First-Tier Immigration Tribunal initially rejected his case, the Upper Tribunal ruled in his favor. Judge Abid Mahmood acknowledged that Frimpong’s use of false documents was a serious offense but emphasized the significant impact his deportation has had on his family.

Judge Mahmood noted that it would be “insurmountable” for Frimpong’s children to move to Ghana, given their established lives in the UK, including their schooling and church community. He also highlighted that Frimpong has not reoffended since 2008 and has expressed remorse for his actions, working to make amends through his religious work.

The judge concluded that the public interest in maintaining immigration control was outweighed by the harm caused to Frimpong’s family. As a result, the deportation order has been revoked, and Frimpong can now apply to return to the UK.

This case highlights the complexities of balancing immigration enforcement with human rights protections, particularly when family life is affected. While Frimpong’s initial actions were deemed a serious breach of immigration rules, the tribunal’s decision reflects the importance of considering the long-term impact of deportation on families.