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Writers from abroad ‘humiliated’ by border checks, says Edinburgh book festival's Nick Barley

WRITERS visiting from abroad are “humiliated” by border and customs checks, the head of the Edinburgh Book Festival said today.

Nick Barley said one author had been told to supply his marriage certificate, his daughter's birth certificate and bank statements, before being sent for biometric testing.

The literary celebration is due to open on Saturday, but Mr Barley said they are still awaiting visas for four people scheduled to take part.

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