The Brighton Argus has taken its fight for Guantanamo detainee Omar Deghayes to Westminster.

Political Correspondent Daniel Bentley has delivered a dossier about the 36-year-old prisoner to Home Secretary Charles Clarke.

The package of documents also contained a letter from The Argus' editor Michael Beard detailing Omar's situation and calling for a fair hearing.

In the letter Michael said: "We believe Mr Deghayes' continued incarceration by the US breaches Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of the Human Rights which states: Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him.

"We therefore believe the Government has a duty to lobby the US to charge Mr Deghayes and put him on trial, in accordance with international law, or free him immediately. Please take some time to look at our dossier on the case.

"We would very much like to know what action you plan to take on the case." Omar Deghayes and his family were granted asylum by the UK Government nearly 20 years ago and his home was in Saltdean, Brighton.

The support received by Omar was welcomed by his family. Omar's sister, Amani Deghayes said: “The dossier is a brilliant idea. I really hope it makes a difference."

Also included in the package delivered to Westminster were signed statements from MPs David Lepper, Des Turner and Celia Barlow stating their support for Omar, as well as all of the Argus's coverage of his case from February of this year when his situation came to light.

Details of a motion passed last March by Brighton and Hove Albion Council calling on the Government to take action and a copy of the council's motion signed by leader Ken Bodfish was also sent to the Home Office.

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