Tragic death of an Albanian man in detention
We were devastated to learn about the tragic death of an Albanian man on Friday at Brook House, the detention centre near Gatwick Airport. Our thoughts are with his family and friends and the wider community affected by this awful [...]
National demonstration to Keep Campsfield Closed
We are keen to share news of the inaugural national demonstration to Keep Campsfield Closed, organised by the Coalition to Keep Campsfield Closed and Oxford Student Action for Refugees. The protest will take place at the site of the former [...]
Brook House Inquiry Report
Yesterday we saw the long awaited publication of the Brook House Inquiry Report, and what a damning indictment of the immigration detention system in the UK it is. Its findings are sobering and it makes a clear argument for change, [...]
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Register now for our event NEXT WEEK: "Mandatory detention of asylum-seekers: legality and consequences”, Thurs 7 Dec, 6pm UK time, In person at Garden Court Chambers, WC2A 3LJ. @gardencourtlaw @SASNews https://rli.sas.ac.uk/events/mandatory-detention-asylum-seekers-legality-and-consequences
#asylumseekers #illegalmigrationbill #refugees
On #GivingTuesday, November 28, people worldwide will unite and use their generosity to make a collective difference.
Will you support #refugees and forcibly displaced people and encourage your friends to do the same?
On Wed 29 Nov, 5pm UK, join us for the second panel on AAA and others: ‘Borders, Racialisation, and Refugee Protection in Rwanda’.
Speakers: @DrfrankhabinezaMP, Dr @ndamuk, Prof @CollyerMC & Dr @uttaras
Series hosted with @bordercrim & @KCL_Law
Register https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iVaD6aecRp2DoWQAuC9ngQ#/registration
Heartfelt thanks to the 50+ people who demonstrated at the weekend & the 1000+ people who have signed the petition so far. Thanks for your kind messages too.
Momentum is building to #KeepCampsfieldClosed as more people recognise that immigration detention is not the answer. 🧡✊