Gay Iranian granted asylum in UK

[Natasha]

Gay Iranian granted asylum in UK

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7411706.stm
5/20/2008

"Two Iranian men about to be hanged for homosexual acts in 2005
Iran has regularly executed people convicted of homosexual acts

A gay Iranian teenager who feared he could be executed if he was
returned home has been given asylum in Britain."

[Lokaeign]

I've been following this case.  I'm so relieved that he won't be sent back to face death.  Britain has a shameful record as regards people from sexual minorities who seek asylum there; maybe this is a sign of change...?