He is a diagnosed schizophrenic and has been treated for his condition since his arrival in the UK. He requires regular medication, and whilst in the UK he has relapsed on one occasion and had to be urgently admitted to hospital. In his initial claim for asylum his solicitors noted that they considered it unlikely that he would be able to afford the costs of treatment were he to return to South Africa. Medical experts have confirmed that he needs to take his medication urgently. If he cannot obtain his medication in South Africa his quality of life will deteriorate markedly.

Linclon was detained after reporting to Waterside Court Immigration Centre in Leeds on 29 February 2008 and taken initially to a police cell, before being moved to an Immigration Removal Centre. He is particularly distressed, and is likely to be unstable if forcibly removed to South Africa. There is a fear that he may be at risk to himself and others.

What you can do to Help: All day today Monday 3rd March and all day tomorrow Tuesday 4th March

1. Fax/Email, Virgin Atlantic Chief Executive, Steve Ridgway asking them not to carry Lincoln Mzezewa. Model letter attached.


Fax 01293 444 124

Email:  Customer.relations@fly.virgin.com




2. Fax the Rt Hon Liam Byrne, Minister for Immigration asking that Lincoln Mzezewa Zaman is allowed to stay in the UK. Model letter attached that you can copy/amend/write your own version and if you do; please remember to include the Home Office Reference Number M1346564

Fax: 020 8760 3132/ from outside UK+ 44 020 8760 3132