truely not good.   I'd have expected better too.  I dont think the man's sexuality had a say in the decision however.   Immigration is a big issue in the UK right now.  We cannot refuse immigrants from other EU countries - we have to accept them - its the same in all EU member countries,  And britain is only a small island,  we can't cope with the immigration levels as it is.  As a result of this,  Those in genuine need get turned away.   However there is the option of an appeal which i hope the guy takes.   He must.   If he is sent back to britain then the british immigration agencies must not overlook his plight again.  I'll be praying for him,  I hope his fears are allayed soon and he has a place he can call home.

But no - Gays are not normally treated this way over here in britain,   I think this guy was just an unusual case,   and I hope the british courts will reconsider his application and allow him to stay.   It is against our rules to deport someone to a country where they potentially face death by law.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/14/world … s-gay.html

It looks as though that, even though he fled to the Netherlands and was denied asylum there, Britain is going to give the case a second look.