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| ⚫ | '''Sakchai Makao''' is [[Thailand]] native who moved in 1993 to the islands of Shetland in Scotland. Sakchai was 10 years old at the time. |
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| ⚫ | '''Sakchai Makao''' is a [[Thailand]] native who moved in 1993 to the islands of [[Shetland]] in Scotland. Sakchai was 10 years old at the time. In 2004 Sakchai was involved in crime which led to him being charged and convicted of "[[wilful fire-raising]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2006/jun/19/ukcrime.immigrationandpublicservices|title=Ruaridh Nicoll: on plans to deport a 23-year-old Thai man from Shetland|date=19 June 2006|website=the Guardian}}</ref> In 2006, at the age of 23, Sakchai was detained under the UK Immigration Act during a dawn raid of his house by police and immigration officers in [[Lerwick]] (Shetland). He was immediately transported to the Scottish mainland at a facility in Aberdeen to be held until a deportation hearing could be held.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/8837/Deportation%20threat%20for%20Shetland%20man,%20Sakchai%20Makao|title=Deportation threat for Shetland man, Sakchai Makao|website=Socialist Worker (Britain)}}</ref> |
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Sakchai was an accomplished athlete, competing for Shetland, as well as Scotland at a national level. At the time of his detention he was working as a lifeguard at a local recreation facility. |
Sakchai was an accomplished athlete, competing for Shetland, as well as Scotland at a national level. At the time of his detention he was working as a lifeguard at a local recreation facility. |
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In 2006, the [[Home Office]] started a campaign to request the [[deportation]] of immigrants with criminal records. When Sakchai was threatened with deportation in 2006, the people of Shetland came together to support him. |
In 2006, the [[Home Office]] started a campaign to request the [[deportation]] of immigrants with criminal records. When Sakchai was threatened with deportation in 2006, the people of Shetland came together to support him. The 'Shetland for Sakchai' campaign was started, with over 8,000 people from numerous countries signing petitions to release him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12450563.winning-changed-island/|title=How winning changed an island|website=HeraldScotland}}</ref> Fundraising events were held to pay his legal costs, and there was much publicity and support in the local, national and international press. The [[Shetlink]] community website hosted a petition, information point and discussion forum during the campaign. |
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Eventually Sakchai was freed on bail on |
Eventually Sakchai was freed on bail on 20 June 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/5097284.stm|title=Thai man bailed ahead of appeal|date=20 June 2006|via=news.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> A hearing on 7 July 2006 saw Sakchai's appeal being upheld, and Sakchai was free to return to Shetland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12431233.act-defiance-bleakly-orwellian-age/|title=An act of defiance in a bleakly Orwellian age|website=HeraldScotland}}</ref> |
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The 'Shetland for Sakchai' campaign won 'Public Campaign of the Year' at the [[Scottish Politician of the Year]] awards<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shetlandtoday.co.uk/Shetlandtimes/content_details.asp?ContentID=20763|title=Domain parking page|website=www.shetlandtoday.co.uk}}</ref> and the 'Willie Leitch Trophy' for 'Campaign of the Year' (presented by the Aberdeen Central Liberal Democrats)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shetlandtoday.co.uk/Shetlandtimes/content_details.asp?ContentID=21852|title=Domain parking page|website=www.shetlandtoday.co.uk}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/5239276.stm BBC News Website (2 August 2006) - Makao clears deportation hurdle] |
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/5239276.stm BBC News Website (2 August 2006) - Makao clears deportation hurdle] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060812053255/http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=888902006 Sakchai Makao and an island community in revolt - ''The Scotsman''] |
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*[http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20060708/ai_n16529794 The Independent (8 July 2006) - A campaign that united an entire island] |
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*http://www.shetlopedia.com/Sakchai_Makao |
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*http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/5097284.stm |
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*http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=888902006 |
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 23 November 2022
Sakchai Makao is a Thailand native who moved in 1993 to the islands of Shetland in Scotland. Sakchai was 10 years old at the time. In 2004 Sakchai was involved in crime which led to him being charged and convicted of "wilful fire-raising".[1] In 2006, at the age of 23, Sakchai was detained under the UK Immigration Act during a dawn raid of his house by police and immigration officers in Lerwick (Shetland). He was immediately transported to the Scottish mainland at a facility in Aberdeen to be held until a deportation hearing could be held.[2]
Sakchai was an accomplished athlete, competing for Shetland, as well as Scotland at a national level. At the time of his detention he was working as a lifeguard at a local recreation facility.
In 2006, the Home Office started a campaign to request the deportation of immigrants with criminal records. When Sakchai was threatened with deportation in 2006, the people of Shetland came together to support him. The 'Shetland for Sakchai' campaign was started, with over 8,000 people from numerous countries signing petitions to release him.[3] Fundraising events were held to pay his legal costs, and there was much publicity and support in the local, national and international press. The Shetlink community website hosted a petition, information point and discussion forum during the campaign.
Eventually Sakchai was freed on bail on 20 June 2006.[4] A hearing on 7 July 2006 saw Sakchai's appeal being upheld, and Sakchai was free to return to Shetland.[5]
The 'Shetland for Sakchai' campaign won 'Public Campaign of the Year' at the Scottish Politician of the Year awards[6] and the 'Willie Leitch Trophy' for 'Campaign of the Year' (presented by the Aberdeen Central Liberal Democrats)[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ruaridh Nicoll: on plans to deport a 23-year-old Thai man from Shetland". the Guardian. 19 June 2006.
- ^ "Deportation threat for Shetland man, Sakchai Makao". Socialist Worker (Britain).
- ^ "How winning changed an island". HeraldScotland.
- ^ "Thai man bailed ahead of appeal". 20 June 2006 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "An act of defiance in a bleakly Orwellian age". HeraldScotland.
- ^ "Domain parking page". www.shetlandtoday.co.uk.
- ^ "Domain parking page". www.shetlandtoday.co.uk.
External links
[edit]- BBC News Website (2 August 2006) - Makao clears deportation hurdle
- Sign in · SWP
- Scottish National Party Press Release (12 June 2006) - SNP raise Shetland deportation in European Parliament
- www.shetlink.com - Deportation of Sakchai Makao - info & links
- www.shetlink.com - Deportation of Sakchai Makao - campaign discussion forum
- Sakchai Makao and an island community in revolt - The Scotsman