"Australian Tribunal Reinstates Visa of UK Man Convicted of Child Abuse, Citing 'Strong Ties to Australia' In a highly contentious decision, an 83-year-old British man who was recently sentenced to 14 months in prison for molesting his 9-year-old step-granddaughter has had his permanent resident visa reinstated by an Australian tribunal. The man, who was convicted in Western Australia's district court in February 2024, will now be allowed to remain in the country despite his serious crime. The tribunal's reasoning, citing the individual's "strong ties to Australia," has sparked outrage among critics who argue that the decision undermines efforts to protect vulnerable children and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. The case has raised questions about the balance between immigration laws and the need to prioritize public safety."
An eighty-three-year-old man successfully appealed the automatic revocation of his permanent resident visa after being sentenced to 14 months in prisonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn elderly UK man who served a prison sentence for sexually abusing his step granddaughter when she was nine years old has had his Australian visa reinstated by a tribunal because of his “strong ties to Australia”.The eighty-three-year-old was sentenced to 14 months prison in the Western Australia district court in February 2024 for molesting the girl in the presence of another child.In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. Other international suicide helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...
