Bishop backs call for ‘leave to remain’

The lead Catholic bishop for migration and asylum has joined over 20 organisations working with asylum seekers and refugees in calling for a grant of a period of ‘leave to remain’ to those with insecure immigration status. A joint letter drafted by Jesuit Refugee Service UK calls on the Prime Minister to protect public health... Read More

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October 24, 2019

Essex deaths: Jesuit Refugee Service tells government to ‘build bridges, not walls’

A leading Catholic refugee organisation has criticised the UK government’s ‘failure’ to give sanctuary to asylum seekers after 39 Vietnamese people were found dead in a lorry container in Essex. Sarah Teather, Director of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) UK, said: “This horrendous tragedy highlights the urgent need for more safe and legal routes to migrate... Read More

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January 8, 2019

Asylum seekers should be treated with dignity, says UK bishop

The Bishop for Migration and Asylum has called for asylum seekers crossing the English Channel to be treated with dignity and has spoken out against the dehumanising rhetoric that has characterised debate in recent weeks. “All people fleeing their homes and seeking to build a better life here should be recognised as human beings and... Read More

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