Man granted asylum living in Teesside ‘shocked’ over reunion legal costs
A single dad granted asylum in the UK has spoken about the challenges he has faced to be reunited with his two daughters.
The man, who fled West Africa and now lives in Teesside, said he was “shocked” after being told by lawyers he would have to pay £1,000 in fees to help apply to bring his children to live with him.
“Where am I going to get such money?” he said, adding it had been over four years since he last saw his daughters, who are living with extended family.
The man, who wanted to remain anonymous, has been helped by Stockton refugee charity Justice First. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said legal aid for some reunions was offered.
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