18/02/2026 Today one of my good friends that I have made here, took a decision after his Asylum was rejected to seek protection elsewhere. A very courageous and determined man who has fought most of his life for others not just professionally but in his personal life as well. I know he’ll be alright as he too has an incredible faith in God and the fact that God is ordering his steps and is with him. My prayers will go with him wherever he goes and we will likely meet again one day.
16/02/2026 It was a difficult weekend. Two of the individuals detained here who we now call our friends, were returned home to their countries of origin with their situations unresolved. The Airport transit zone houses just a few individuals who have arrived legally by plane, so they are not typical cases. At present we number less than 10 adults. They are often political individuals and whistleblowers in conflict with their home governments, so we have much in common. In many cases it is accepted by the Swiss authorities that they face genuine difficulties in their home countries but it has been decided that by the letter of the law unfortunately they must return home.
13/02/2026 I was visited by the local chaplains who attend the detention facilities. They asked if there was anything I needed and I asked if they could access an NIV Bible (New International Version). Although I have access to other versions in the facility, the NIV is the translation I am used to using at home. I was promised a NIV Bible of my own as they wanted to make sure I would always have it available.
10/02/2026 My Asylum Interview took place with the Swiss Government Migration representative (SEM), a translator and my legal representative. The interview lasted just over 7 hours in total including breaks, beginning at 10:00am and concluding at just after 5:00pm. The process is designed to be as thorough and comprehensive as possible. It is designed to find out as much as possible about your identity, background, history, current situation and circumstances in your home country and the reasons for your Asylum claim. You are required to provide evidence whether documentary or otherwise in support of your application and every aspect of what you say is tested and questioned. At the end of the interview, I expressed my fear that the Swiss Migration officials would not be allowed to grant me asylum. I felt that this would likely be seen as a direct criticism of the British State in regard to the lack of integrity, honesty and care they have shown for millions of their own most vulnerable citizens. I am and have always been prepared for this as a potential and likely outcome and have a plan in place for all eventualities.
09/02/2026 I had my initial interview with my legal representative in preparation for the interview tomorrow. Again I made clear that my aim was to seek temporary protection in order to present my case to the world. The rest of the day was spent putting together all of the evidence in an easily accessible format for the Swiss Migration lawyers and authorities.
05/02/2026 I was Informed of my initial interview with my legal representative. My initial thoughts are that my application will not be straightforward and has put the Swiss Government in an extremely difficult position. If they grant me Asylum, they are effectively accepting that the British Government may seek to make things difficult for me. They are accepting that this may be the case in order to prevent me from challenging the authorities in relation to their failure to address safeguarding failings, that have led to the harm, deaths and suicides of children related to bullying, physical and sexual violence in schools.
03/02/2026 A full medical assessment took place today to assess my health status and ensure I was in fit condition both physically and psychologically.
02/02/2026 The Police arrived to take me for further initial processing which included more photographs and a more comprehensive fingerprinting process. I was returned to the centre and received further information regarding the Asylum process. I was also given information regarding the legal process and information about my legal representative, who would be acting on my behalf throughout the process.
01/02/2026 The Police came to the Detention Centre to provide further information regarding the conditions of my detention and to return my electronic devices.
31/01/2026 I flew into Geneva Switzerland and declared Asylum at the Border. I refused to say why to the Police at that stage without a lawyer or someone independent there to verify my presence in Geneva. I did not want the UK Government informed of my arrival and to have any influence over the process at this early stage. I was detained by the Police as normal and taken for processing. This included an initial photograph and fingerprinting, a check of all my electronic devices, a search of my belongings and confiscation of my passport. I was held in a room/cell by the police for a very short period before then being taken to a detention centre within the Geneva transport zone to continue being processed. This is a separate compound building about a 5 minute drive from the airport arrival zone.