Rejected petition Keep British Soldier from Belize in the UK

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Eldon William Thompson was born in Belize, in January 2010 he joined the Black Watch based who are based in the Scotland UK. He has served in Afghanistan and gave his life to this country.

After being discharged from the army he was advised by his embassy that he could live and work legally in the UK. Eldon was arrested on 31st August 2013 by Police Scotland where he spent 65 hours in custody at Burnett Road Police Station.

He was refused the right to brush his teeth, wash or change his clothes for 4 days. On Monday 2nd September where he is waiting to be deported.

Eldon had a bail hearing on Friday 20th September where bail was refused, he has suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder since returning from his tour in Afghanistan.

SHOULD HE BE ALLOWED TO SAY IN THE COUNTRY TO BE WITH HIS FIANCÉE AFTER RISKING HIS LIFE FOR OUR COUNTRY. Please support this cause and sign the Petition to keep Eldon in the UK.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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Date submitted 24 September 2013
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