A Canadian federal judge has overruled a government decision to deport a Tamil man, who reportedly worked for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, stating that it would not be safe to send him to Sri Lanka.
Justice Sean Harrington ruled that Puvanesan Thurairaja, who reportedly gathered funds with the LTTE Records Office and Finance Department, “may well be at risk if returned” to Sri Lanka.
The Canadian government had earlier ordered his deportation on the grounds of his alleged role with the LTTE.
Whilst Justice Harrington said Mr Thurairaja was not one of those not persecuted, “nevertheless, he is still entitled to Canada’s protection if return to Sri Lankan would expose him to danger.”
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