Home Office ignoring own rules in a race to deport migrants

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) UK has accused the Home Office of by-passing its own policies in order to deport asylum seekers quicker, including suspected victims of trafficking. Three flights, two to Germany and one to France, with possible onwards transfers to Austria, Poland, Spain and Lithuania, are planned amid opposition from campaigners. But the passengers... Read More

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October 1, 2020

Home Office staff to have migration and race training after Windrush scandal

All Home Office staff will be trained on the UK’s ‘history of migration and race’ in efforts to address failings which led to the Windrush scandal. The move is part of a series of measures set out in an improvement plan which seeks to overhaul the culture of the department so staff are ‘focused on... Read More

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September 4, 2020

Think tank attacks Government’s immigration policies

The UK’s approach to immigration has inflicted ‘undue suffering’ and has forced people into destitution without encouraging them to leave, a new report claims. The IPPR said the Government’s ‘hostile environment’ policies had failed, because of ‘systematic flaws’ in its approach. The think tank criticised policies it said were intended to encourage people living in... Read More

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August 7, 2020

New migrant crossings record shows Home Office has lost control, says charity

A new record number of migrants crossing to UK shores shows that the Home Office has “lost control”, it has been claimed. At least 235 migrants made it across the dangerous waters of the English Channel on Thursday 6th August, taking advantage of calm weather. It came amid speculation that the Royal Navy could be drafted... Read More

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April 7, 2020

Suspected modern slavery victims can stay at safe houses during pandemic

Suspected victims of modern slavery will be able to stay in safe houses for three months during the coronavirus outbreak, the Home Office said. People referred through the UK’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) will continue to be able to access support and Government-funded accommodation. They would usually be assisted to find new accommodation after 45... Read More

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November 14, 2018

Church leaders urge Home Secretary to offer asylum to Asia Bibi

Scottish Church leaders have urged the UK Government to offer asylum to a Pakistani Christian woman facing threats to her life after being acquitted of blasphemy. Asia Bibi was released following eight years on death row in Pakistan after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad, which sparked violent protests by hardliners. Last week, her... Read More

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October 21, 2018

New figures show big rise in religious hate

Hate crime in England and Wales rose by nearly a fifth last year, according to police figures. There were 94,098 offences in total in 2017/18, up 17 per cent on the previous year. This included 71,251 classed as race hate crimes; 11,638 (12 per cent) offences triggered by sexual orientation; 8,336 (9 per cent) where... Read More

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