Immigration Appeal Tribunal: Nul Poins as Norway. But So Very Nicely ... plus Stoke is Dope

Much of today with Tarus' visa appeal. In Stoke.

Remarkably close to Manchester. Just 45 miles door to door. So near yet so far.

Will do some kind of short Stoke derive series. Extended analysis of law as ass, and of buck passing.

A case of unintended consequences and strict liability, category error and, whisper it, perhaps a little maladministration here and there.
Not to mention our own inexperience in a vacuum of advice.

As things stand Tarus must leave voluntarily within 30 days or be classed overstayer and future pariah. Any person NOT constrained by strictness of statute would understand, flex, and give leave to remain.

Judge's summing up: "I congratulate you on your talent and achievements. And I hope these will continue. Hopefully here in England." OWTTE.

Tribunal facility excellent. Porters, Clerks, Secretary of State's representative and Immigration Judge all marvellous. No names, pack drill or identifiers as some sparky sayings may be reported later.

Two very congenial sessions. Some nice and inspiring walks around Hanley/Stoke. Now the task is to change the world just a bit by taking this case onwards and upwards. Plus Stoke was 'Sick' meaning good.

UPDATE: John Lennon programme is a fillip. Won his appeal in the end. Tarus too is all peace and love. But also keen to join the British Army, which we pursued today. Which T's welcome to. He can come 'home' on leave and hope officer commanding athletics keeps him out of combat.

Tarus is seen above winning the 2006 Rochdale 10k. By quite a bit.