Here’s a previous article from 2017 which explains that having leave to remain does not automatically give someone the right to vote in UK General Elections, no matter how long they’ve been in the UK*. For an explanation of who can vote in UK elections (and in particular changes to voting rights of EU Citizens […]
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CALL OUT! Experiences of poor legal advice – March 24
Migrants Organise, Refugee Action, NACCOM, HMSC have been planning a report looking at the barriers to accessing / providing good quality (immigration) legal aid representation – we’ve spoken to many of you about this already and received some really helpful feedback on the plan, so a big thanks for that. The report will be based on interviews […]
Asylum Matters Y&H update 14th March 2024
Asylum Matters staff update: We said a fond farewell to our Director Paul Hook last week, Paul led the work of Asylum Matters through a time of significant challenges to the fundamental right to seek asylum, mobilising the Lift the Ban Campaign, Communities Not Camps and continuing to campaign against asylum poverty. We’ll miss him […]
Asylum Matters: General Election Campaign Resources March 2024
Asylum Matters present these new General Election resources as part of the Fight the Anti-Refugee Laws campaign. The resources are designed to support local groups in engaging with their prospective parliamentary candidates, calling on them to repeal the #AntiRefugeeLaws and commit to building an asylum system that treats everyone with compassion and dignity. The resources […]
Asylum Statistics, March 24 – House of Commons Library research briefing
Here’s a comprehensive digest of the reported numbers of people seeking refuge in the UK. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn01403/ It’s a really good and accessible guide btw, and there’s a helpful summary on the front page if the full 36 page report feels a bit daunting. Importantly, the numbers and stats in these briefings (prepared by Civil Servants) […]
Resource of the Week: Full Fact Website
Rachel Peto submitted this excellent suggestion – and we’ve made it Resource of the Week, in this year of elections. According to their comprehensive FAQs, “Full Fact was initially funded by two donations: one from Michael Samuel and one from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s Power and Accountability grant scheme, which is dedicated to addressing the “root […]
Asylum Matters Update 29th Feb 2024
By Jon from LASSN on 29th February 2024 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Jobs, Policy & Research
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Rwanda The Safety of Rwanda Bill has now completed its line by line scrutiny via Committee Stage in the House of Lords. Amendments were proposed around compliance with domestic and international law, jurisdiction of domestic courts, the consideration of religious beliefs when determining if Rwanda is a safe country, and safeguarding and promoting the welfare […]
Free Raising Awareness about Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking at St Georges Centre
Raising Awareness about Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Free Event with Lunch When : Thursday 29th February 2024 Time : 9:30am – 2pm Where : St Georges Centre Leeds, Great George Street Leeds LS1 3DL Spaces still available : Book Today through Eventbrite (or see poster ) What is Modern Slavery? Modern slavery is […]
Asylum Matters Briefing 13th Feb 2024
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Communities Not Camps Campaigners for decent housing in communities for people seeking safety have won a significant victory <https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/england-last-minute-u-turn-on-hmo-requirements-for-asylum-seekers> after the Government withdrew planned regulations to exempt houses of multiple occupation used as asylum accommodation from the protections of the HMO licensing regime. The U-turn came after a legal challenge <https://www.duncanlewis.co.uk/publiclaw_news/Government_withdraws_%E2%80%9Cindefensible%E2%80%9D_plans_to_scrap_housing_protections_for_asylum_seekers_the_day_before_trial_(8_February_2024).html> […]
Asylum Matters Update – 31st January 2024
By Jon from LASSN on 31st January 2024 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research
Remember – you can subscribe to these updates directly by contacting [email protected] Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Rwanda The Safety of Rwanda Bill had its Second Reading in the House of Lords on 29 January, with peers voting for the Bill to proceed despite strong criticism from across the House. The Bill will now go to […]
Preparing for the Illegal Migration Act, Leeds – 6th Feb 2024
Tuesday 6th February 12:30pm-3:30pm at Middle Floor, 23-25 Wharf St, Leeds LS2 7EQ The Illegal Migration Act (IMA) is now law. We are just waiting for the commencement orders which will start enforcement of the most worrying sections of the Act. This is not another change to the asylum system, we are looking at the […]
Asylum Matters update 17.01.24 – advocacy, campaigns and resources
reposted from Asylum Matters Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Rwanda The Government’s Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill has returned to the House of Commons this week, with the Prime Minister experiencing a significant rebellion from 60 of his backbenchers. Tory rebels are seeking to amend the bill to make it harder for people seeking […]