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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Lisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent

Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation

Simon Montgomery with his son
Montgomery said he wanted to share his story so people understood how immigration law was being implemented in Sweden. Photograph: Simon Montgomery

A British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden and forced separation from his 16-month-old son after authorities ruled in favour of the country’s immigration interests.

Simon Montgomery’s application to remain after the birth of his son last year was rejected on several grounds by Sweden’s migration agency, a decision that was then upheld by the migration court.

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