Albanian Immigrant Can Challenge Deportation to Safe Home Country, Court Rules

The High Court said the Balkans man, smuggled into the UK via a lorry, can challenge the Home Office over plans to deport as he fears for his life if returned.

Undated photo showing Lady Justice statue on top of the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly referred to as the Old Bailey, in central London. Jonathan Brady/PA

The home secretary is facing another battle in the courts after an illegal immigrant won the right to challenge a decision to send him back to his safe home country.

The 27-year-old Albanian—whose identity is protected—claimed asylum on the basis he was in fear for his life over a Balkans blood feud.