A Legal Challenge Aims to Expose Government’s Unlawful Actions Before Parliament Votes on £30+ Billion Treaty.
Great British PAC asking members of the public to donate to help protect British Chagossian Misley Mandarin from Government reprisals.
A campaign led by British Chagossian Misley Mandarin, with the backing of Great British PAC and Chairman Ben Habib, is racing against time to stop the ratification of one of the most shameful and strategically dangerous treaties in modern British history.
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In just a few weeks, Parliament will vote on the surrender of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a critical UK military stronghold in the Indian Ocean, along with a £30+ billion financial liability for British taxpayers.
Yes, the Agreement Is Signed — But It Is Not Ratified
Despite being negociated in secret and without proper public or Parliamentary scrutiny, the treaty has not yet been ratified. This gives one final chance to launch a Judicial Review, expose the unlawful and discriminatory process behind the agreement, and inform MPs before they vote.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has claimed China opposed the deal. However, credible reports now suggest Beijing is welcoming the treaty, raising national security concerns. Meanwhile, British MPs, the media, and the public were kept in the dark.
“This is not just a treaty. It’s a national betrayal — done behind closed doors and without a democratic mandate,” says Great British PAC Chairman Ben Habib. “But it’s not too late to stop it.”
“This is a test of whether our Government is accountable to the law, and whether Parliament has the facts it needs to do the right thing.”
A Voice from the Frontline: Courage in the Face of Betrayal
Misley Mandarin has stepped forward as the face of this legal battle, at significant personal risk, to hold the Government accountable for what he calls an “undemocratic and racially discriminatory” treaty.
“We were evicted from our homeland by a past Labour government. Now the current Labour government is doing something even worse — stripping us of our right to self-determination,” says Mandarin.
“We deserve justice. We will not be silenced.”
“This isn’t just about a patch of territory,” says Ben Habib. “This is about honour, justice, and the rule of law. Misley has shown incredible courage — now, we must stand behind him.”
Why This Legal Action Matters
The courts may not cancel the treaty outright — but they can declare the Government acted unlawfully. Such a ruling would be politically explosive, even within a Labour majority of 170 seats, and could force MPs to reconsider ratification of a deal that is:
- Legally flawed
- Morally indefensible
- Politically toxic
What’s at Stake
- The loss of a vital strategic UK territory, undermining national security.
- A £30 billion+ payout to Mauritius with no democratic mandate.
- The betrayal of the Chagossian people, especially non-Mauritian descendants, who were never properly consulted and may now be permanently cut off from their homeland.
- Potential damage to one of the most protected marine environments on Earth.
The Legal Case: Urgent, Strong, Strategic
The legal team, including a leading King’s Counsel, believes there is a strong case for judicial review on multiple grounds:
- Failure to consult the Chagossian community prior to negotiations or agreement.
- Irrationality in disregarding key human rights, cultural heritage, and community views.
- Breach of the Equality Act 2010, particularly regarding non-Mauritian Chagossians in the UK.
- Discrimination based on race, nationality, or ethnicity.
- Procedural unfairness, including failure to conduct a proper survey of affected individuals.
- Misinterpretation of international law, wrongly claiming the UK could not include protections for Chagossians in the treaty.
This is not just a technical challenge — it’s a matter of constitutional accountability and basic justice.
Why We Need You Now
The legal team must file this legal action immediately to be heard before the Parliamentary vote. If we miss this narrow window, the damage will be permanent and irreversible.
Claire Bullivant, CEO of Great British PAC, says: “Thanks to a generous donor, our Chairman Ben Habib, and our loyal patrons, we’ve already raised the funds needed to launch the Judicial Review and cover legal fees. But we now urgently need to raise a further £20,000 from the Great British public to underwrite and protect the case — ensuring our brave client, Misley Mandarin, is shielded from potential Government cost claims. The fact that it’s the British people stepping up to protect Misley is deeply poignant. This fight belongs to all of us — we’re in it together.”
Whether you give £10 or £1,000, every pound helps protect British democracy and the Chagossian people.
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For media or donor enquiries, please contact:
claire.bullivant@greatbritishpac.com
This is more than a court case — it’s a fight for our future.
Stand with Misley. Stand with justice. Stop the Chagos Betrayal.
