Neisha on seeking asylum as a lesbian woman, London, UK 14 January, 2010

I was in Yarl's Wood for five months and I came out in December the 15th. I seek asylum cause I am a lesbian, and in my tribunal case, my partner came and she gave evidence and everything. I've given all my letters of support, all my evidence, and in my determination I was told that they didn't believe that I was a lesbian, but the judge believed my partner (laughter).

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