Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai has appealed against the UK government’s decision to grant him only seven days’ temporary admission, requiring him to leave the country by Wednesday, the South China Morning Post has learned.A source said on Monday that Wu had written to the British Home Office asking it to reconsider the decision and could potentially seek a judicial review if the appeal is rejected.“A letter has been sent to the Home Office telling them they have made a mistake and asking them to reconsider [the decision],” the source added.
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MON · 2026-07-27 · 10:51 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0727-96383
NSR-2026-0727-96383News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial
Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader appeals UK order to leave as he seeks BN(O) route
Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai is appealing the UK government's decision to grant him only seven days of temporary admission. He was required to leave the UK by Wednesday.
Matthew ChengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-27 · 10:51 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai is appealing the UK government's decision to grant him only seven days of temporary admission. He was required to leave the UK by Wednesday. Wu has written to the British Home Office requesting a reconsideration of this decision, stating that he believes a mistake was made. If his appeal is rejected, he may pursue a judicial review. The article does not specify the reason for his temporary admission or his ultimate goal in seeking a BN(O) route.
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Wu Chi-wai is required to leave the UK by Wednesday.
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Wu Chi-wai has appealed against the UK government’s decision to grant him only seven days’ temporary admission.
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The Home Office has made a mistake in their decision.
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Wu Chi-wai has written to the British Home Office asking it to reconsider the decision.
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Wu Chi-wai could potentially seek a judicial review if the appeal is rejected.
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