‘Stateless’ boy seeks private school
On the eve of the reopening of schools, the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs (AGLA) is being asked to pay for counselling of an eight-year-old boy who returned from former ISIS-controlled Syria so he can integrate into the primary school system.In the best interest of the traumatized boy, it was also suggested that he be placed in a private education facility, equipped with specific faculties and support systems.This was contained in a letter dated August 21, 2023, sent by attorney Criston J Williams to attorney Fazana Ali at the Chief State Solicitor’s Department which falls under the purview of the AGLA.Williams in the five-page letter represented client Stacy whose son was denied citizenship for six years by the T&T Government.As a result, Jason was unable to access subsidized Government services inclusive of being enrolled in the primary education system. During the two years she lived in Syria, Stacy gave birth to Jason.
She was repatriated with her two children in 2017.
Source: www.guardian.co.tt