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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Norwegian police explain why they wrongly deported a British tourist – but stop short of apologising

Eidsvolls Plass in central Oslo – one of many sights a British tourist was deprived of seeing by Norwegian police - (Simon Calder)

Almost eight weeks after a blameless British tourist was detained and then deported because Norwegian border staff and a lawyer did not understand the rules on passport validity, police have acknowledged making “a procedural error”.

But the authorities have so far failed to apologise to the victim, who will pursue recompense for the costs of her cancelled holiday – in addition to the emotional ordeal.

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