Sri Lankan family deportation case sparks concern in the UK as MP Victoria Collins urges urgent intervention to prevent a family separation.
The Sri Lankan family deportation case has come under scrutiny in the British Parliament after a strong protest was raised against a decision by the UK Home Office to remove a family that has been actively contributing to British society through professional and voluntary service.
Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament Victoria Collins, speaking in the House of Commons, stressed that the British government must intervene immediately to rescue the Sri Lankan family from what she described as a crisis situation.
She argued that it would be deeply unjust to deport individuals who are providing a highly valuable service to the local community and who have become respected members of society through their work and commitment.
The family facing the deportation order consists of Rasikha Samarasinghe, who has been living in the United Kingdom for the past four years while following all legal procedures, his wife Chamila Dilrukshi, aged 45, and their three minor children. Rasikha works as a care worker, while Chamila serves as a support teacher for children with special needs in the Northchurch area. She is also involved in voluntary service through the local church. Despite residing legally under new visa regulations, the Home Office has reportedly ordered the mother and the three children to leave the UK within 14 days, while allowing only the father to remain. The decision has left the family confused and distressed.
Speaking in Parliament, Victoria Collins revealed that residents in the local community have been shocked by the authorities’ decision and have already begun expressing support for the Sri Lankan family. Local residents have described the couple as frontline servants of society and important pillars of the community whose kindness, dedication, and service have earned widespread appreciation.
The family has also appealed to British authorities to reconsider the decision on humanitarian grounds. They have argued that separating the children from their father could have a severe psychological impact on the young family members and create unnecessary hardship for everyone involved.
Victoria Collins told Parliament that she has formally written to the Immigration Minister requesting urgent intervention and a positive resolution to the matter. She added that the government should also pay attention to other families facing similar immigration-related difficulties and hardships.
Deputy Speaker of the British Parliament Caroline Nokes also commented on the issue. While acknowledging the concerns raised by the Member of Parliament, she stated that the matter could not be directly resolved through the Speaker’s office.
The Deputy Speaker subsequently advised Collins to work with the Table Office to explore alternative parliamentary avenues that could be used to continue advocating on behalf of the Sri Lankan family and seek a reconsideration of the decision.
