Romford, UK — On 9 August, 2025, Romford County Court granted a possession order against Mr. Samsideen Alatishe, a long-term tenant of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, despite serious concerns about fairness, discrimination, and compliance with human rights law.

Mr. Alatishe, who is Black African, unemployed and living with long-term health conditions and disability, argues that the proceedings breached his right to a fair hearing (Article 6 ECHR), his right to respect for his home (Article 8 ECHR), and protections under the Equality Act 2010.

He says he was unrepresented for critical hearings, given unreasonably short deadlines, and that key evidence of discrimination, housing disrepair, noise nuisance, anti-social behaviour, personal injury, and significant financial losses was ignored. He is now appealing the decision and applying to suspend enforcement of the order.

“This is not just about me,” says Mr. Alatishe. “It’s about a system where vulnerable tenants can be pushed out of their homes without a fair chance to defend themselves. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone.”

Mr. Alatishe says the possession order is part of a wider pattern of treatment by public bodies over nearly 30 years, which he alleges has breached his rights under the Equality Act 2010 and the European Convention on Human Rights.

He is currently pursuing legal claims against:

- The Department for Work and Pensions / Jobcentre Plus and affiliated training providers Sencia Limited and Maximus Companies Limited/Maximus Services UK Limited (subsidiaries of Maximus Inc, USA).

- Several NHS general practices and services, including Lawns Medical Care, Grove Surgery, North Street Medical Care, Gables Surgery, and the London Ambulance Service.

- Dental providers including Rose Lane Dental Surgery and Marylebone House Dental Practice.

Over the years, Mr. Alatishe says he has endured harassment, intimidation, threats of violence, and actual violence, compounding the impact on his health and sense of safety. He has also faced major obstacles in securing legal representation despite the complexity of his cases and his vulnerability.

Due to the scale and persistence of these abuses, Mr. Alatishe is now considering seeking asylum in the European Union or elsewhere.

Housing campaigners argue the case raises urgent questions about how councils apply for possession orders against vulnerable tenants, and whether the county court system is meeting its human rights obligations.

For more information, evidence, or interviews, contact:

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NOTE TO EDITORS: This press release is issued by Mr. Samsideen Alatishe. Supporting documents and evidence are available on request.