Thread by @followMFJ

#Jamaica50 update 🧵 we’re still in early stages of speaking to detainees, so far 12 detained. All bar one received these Removal Directions today for the flight on 18 May. This thread summarises what we know so far #StopThePlane (1/15)

This #Jamaica50 flight set to be FULL of those who came as kids & those with learning disabilities & other disabilities. 7/12 came UK age 12 & under. 7/11 (1unknown) have learning disabilities, 3 dyslexia, 1 ADHD & 3 with other general learning difficulties #StopThePlane (2/15)

1 of those, EW has learning disabilities so severe he requires constant care from his mum. The three with learning disabilities have clearly been exploited from childhood & are potential victims of trafficking #Jamaica50 #StopThePlane (3/5)

11/12 report mental health difficulties including diagnoses of Schizophrenia, OCD, BiPolar, depression/anxiety. The majority report feeling desperate & suicidal at thought of being sent to Jamaica #StopThePlane #Jamaica50 (4/5)

1 reported how prior 2 detention he’d got up in mid night, took partners car, drove 2 deserted spot to “end his life”, stopped by police (no license/insurance) they took him to hospital seeing his distress (only later to send him driving offence charges & a court date) (5/15)

NONE OF THE 12 HAVE BEEN IN THE UK LESS THAN 20 YEARS. 1 has been in UK for 28yrs. ALL bar 3 had indefinite leave to remain. These are black British residents being rounded up to be shipped away from their homes & families #YesItsRacist #Jamaica50 #BlackLivesMatter (6/15)

Among the 12 detainees there are 26 British children in danger of losing their fathers. Ages range- 2 newborn babies (w/ 2 desperate new mums) to 16 & several adult children. reports of distressed & traumatised kids. State sanctioned racist abuse. #Jamaica50 #StopThePlane (7/15)

8/12 have a connection to the #WindrushGeneration through great grandparents, grandparents, aunties & uncles. They have networks, families & are part of communities going back generations #Jamaica50 #StopThePlane #EndDeportations (8/15)

1 is already recognised by the Home Office as a victim of trafficking (positive conclusive grounds) - there are SEVEN other potential victims of trafficking - mainly county lines type grooming into criminal activity from childhood #Jamaica50 (9/15)

1 #Jamaica50 detainee been out of prison for 11 yrs w/no reoffending. 2 out for 7yrs w/no reoffending. 9/12 not reoffended since leaving prison. ALL served their time but it seems rehabilitation doesn’t exist for black residents w/ wrong colour passport #StopThePlane (10/15)

One young man has not spent a single day in adult prison & only 8 months in youth facility - he has learning difficulties & clear evidence of grooming into criminal activity from childhood - ALL the rest are petty crimes with fines & community orders (in uk since 4yrs) (11/15)

Two have spent some time in care. One young man was in care of social services from age 15-24. Here in UK since age 8, never been back to Jamaica. No fam in Jamaica. He feels, looks, sounds British - he’s a product of BRIT schools & care system #Jamaica50 #StopThePlane (12/15)

4 report experiences of torture & abuse in their lives, 3 experienced domestic violence as kids, 1 was attacked by a gang in JA because of his sexuality. #Jamaica50 #StopThePlane #EndDeportations (13/15)

These are our neighbours, workmates, family & friends. If u read this thread & want to do something - join us this weds @ the high commission - sign/share petition #Jamaica50 #StopThePlane #EndDeportations #EndDetention #StopNABB (14/15) change.org/p/ja-govt-stop…

These are MP’s of 12 #Jamaica50 detainees- if they’re your MP let them know you want these racist unjust flights to stop! #StopThePlane (15/15) @JohnCryerMP @khalid4PB @LabourSJ @EdwardJDavey @ShaunBaileyUK @DavidLammy @JanetDaby @HarrietHarman @PaulaBarkerMP @ShabanaMahmood