#StopTheDeportation of #OsimeBrown, a young autistic man - Please see the link below for the petition and other ways you can help. PLEASE TAKE ACTION 👇
Nov 10, 2020 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
A lot of people have been asking my opinion on these two stories. Question: Does this story highlight double standard and institutional racism?
Thread continued below 👇🏼 #OsimeBrown, a Black autistic boy, who was a teenager, at the time of his arrest for being present in a group, whilst a mobile phone was being stolen, within the two groups of young people, who were socialising together
Oct 10, 2020 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
“Osime has been affected mentally, physically and emotionally by this traumatic experience. I just want him to relax now. I got him his Playstation and I am cooking him his favourite meal, dumplings and ackee.
theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/o…
He is really trying to adjust and reorientate himself. He was in a cruel environment in prison for three years."
“I want to see a public inquiry for all cases like Osime’s – children and young people who have been in care and end up in the criminal justice system.” Joan Martin.