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29 May 2018
Understanding the EU asylum system
The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament (S&D Group) has launched a communication campaign ahead of World Refugee Day. They will be posting weekly videos…
29 May 2018
Freed Voices respond to the Immigration minister
Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes was the latest person to be called to answer the Home Affairs Select Committee about detention. Detention Action has gathered responses by members…
29 May 2018
Home Secretary launches Windrush scheme
The Home Secretary announced last week that legislation has been introduced to bring into force a package of measures under a Windrush scheme. A call to evidence…
29 May 2018
New data rules ‘threaten immigration status for thousands’
Last week, MPs voted to exempt the Home Office from data protection rules that previously allowed people to access what information public authorities hold on them. This…
29 May 2018
Behind the scenes at the Migrants’ Rights Network
In April 2018, the MRN Board agreed a new, five-year strategic and business plan for 2018-2023. We would love for you to get involved. We believe the…
22 May 2018
The UK’s Future Immigration System and Access to Talent
Yesterday saw the publication of a new report by Ernst & Young reflecting on the need for migrant labour in the UK. More than the data used…
22 May 2018
Review: SOGICA – Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Claims of Asylum: A European human rights challenge
Not known for a progressive outlook on the issue of migration, or indeed LGBT+ matters, Italy was a strange place for a conference on the definition of…
22 May 2018
Review: From Mobile Citizens to Migrants
By Rita Chadha A timely intervention by academics at the event held at the British Library, has brought to the fore calls to look afresh at our…
22 May 2018
OISC Diversity and Inclusion Scheme 2018 – 2022
The OISC has published its proposals to address equality over the next four years. The most significant change is the recognition that it will need to amend…
22 May 2018
MRN’s response to the Civil Society Strategy Consultation
Whilst arguments rage about the blatant disregard for civil society in Hungary and as the Open Society Foundation withdraws because of political interference, we need to be…