How can we respond to the call to welcome refugees to Leeds and build a city of sanctuary for all? The annual Hook Lecture returns this year as we welcome Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal, former President of the British Methodist Conference, and Founder of the City of Sanctuary network and movement, passionately committed to the […]
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New policy update on discontinuations/evictions from Home Office accommodation and support – August 2023
“As a general principle, the Home Office should give people notice that their support is going to stop so they can plan what they will do next On 1st August 2023, the Home Office announced a change in procedure for the discontinuation of asylum support for people who have received a decision on their asylum […]
Updated migration statistics for Leeds and Yorkshire, August 2023
The refugee and asylum seeker dashboard has been updated by Migration Yorkshire. It remains the most accurate assessment of numbers we have available for Leeds and the surrounding areas. The data dashboards now include data released by the Home Office on 24 August 2023 covering the period up to April to June 2023 (Quarter 2). […]
West Yorkshire Sub Regional Migration Group – Voluntary & Community Sector Representative – update
A month ago, we asked if folks were happy for the current arrangments for the WRMG-VCS Rep to continue. Both Ally Swadling (PAFRAS) and Kathryn Ashworth (Solace) have expressed an interest in jointly sharing the role of Leeds VCS Representative for the West Yorkshire Sub Regional Migration Group, convened by Migration Yorkshire. For transparency, as […]
Asylum Matters update 1st August 2023
By Jon from LASSN on 3rd August 2023 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Opinion, Policy & Research
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Refugee Ban Bill The United Nations has urged the UK Government to halt the introduction of the Illegal Migration Act and repeal the legislation in full, stating that provisions in the Bill risk undermining the UK’s obligations under international human rights and refugee law. There has been continued strong and visible […]
Asylum Matters update 19.07.23
By Jon from LASSN on 19th July 2023 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research, Resource
Still the best source of information on asylum and refugee issues we know of (And Asylum Matters folks should feel free to use this quote in one of their funding applications) Refugee Ban Bill The UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill – or the ‘Refugee Ban Bill’ – is now set to become law, having completed […]
Asylum support rates are going up to £47.39 per week/£9.58 per week – July 2023
The Home Office have confirmed that asylum support rates are going up to £47.39 per week and allowances for those in catered accommodation to £9.58 per week.
Changes to Immigration Rules – July 19th 2023
Taken from CAB’s Expert Advice newsletter – which you can subscribe to directly What you need to know now We will look at the changes to the Immigration Rules for dependents of students and asylum seekers that took effect from 17 July. We will continue to cover other changes for families, workers, Ukraine and the […]
Research Opportunity: LGBTIQ+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Religion, Queerness, and Asylum: Redefining Narratives in the UK A prevalent discourse in Western queer scholarship, politics, and NGOs has forged what’s known as a ‘homosecular’ framework. This term, introduced by Scherer in 2017, pertains to the expectation of secularism within the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, often linking rights and acceptance to […]
Asylum Matters update 05.07.23 – advocacy, resources and campaigns
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Refugee Ban Bill The Refugee Ban Bill has continued to face fierce opposition in the House of Lords during Report Stage, which has seen the Government suffer a series of defeats on key amendments. These have included an amendment that would oblige the UK to comply with international law, supported by […]
VCS Update from Migration Yorkshire w/c 5th June 2023
with best wishes from Vicky at Migration Yorkshire NRPF: Praxis report on cost of living crisis Please find below a new report by Praxis using results on a recent survey on the impact of the cost of living crisis for people with no recourse to public funds. Cost of living crisis and NRPF — Praxis […]
Asylum Matters update 07.06.23 – advocacy, resources and campaigns
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Refugee Ban Bill The Committee Stage of the Refugee Ban Bill has continued in the House of Lords, with cross-party voices continuing to condemn the UK Government’s proposed measures. The Archbishop of Canterbury has proposed amendments to the Bill on human trafficking and international cooperation. You can find all proposed amendments […]