May announces review into UK immigration detention
The welfare of immigrants held in detention centres in Britain is to come under the spotlight after a far-ranging review was launched. Home Secretary Theresa May said Stephen Shaw, a
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NI introduce crisis fund for destitute ethnic minorities
The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) in Northern Ireland have announced plans to implement a crisis fund for destitute asylum seekers and migrants. The Fund
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Women ‘routinely watched’ by male staff at immigration centre
Women held at a controversial immigration prison are being watched by male staff in intimate situations including when naked or using the toilet, despite earlier reassurances from Home Office officials
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Home Office branded disgrace over migrant detention
The Home Office has been criticised by campaigners after new figures revealed 20 migrants have been held in detention centres for at least two years, according to reports. One detainee
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Two thirds think Holyrood ‘should control migration’
Twice as many Scots think Holyrood should control immigration than Westminster despite indications that the Scottish Government would increase immigration against the wishes of majority public opinion, a poll suggests.
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Deportation of individuals who may face a risk of torture – Commons Library Standard Note
International law places obligations on the UK when deporting individuals to countries where they may face a real risk of torture. Although the Refugee Convention allows refugees to be removed
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Language initiative to help migrant children integrate into NI Communities
The University of Ulster has launched a new initiative with Barnardo’s NI to help migrant and refugee children in Belfast to integrate into their new communities. Languages Made Fun is
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Growing Up In A Hostile Environment: The rights of undocumented migrant children in the UK
Public concern about immigration is currently at the highest level seen for a number of years. In May 2013, one poll found that 57% of those surveyed ranked ‘immigration’ among
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Report highlights violence against women refugees
Women and girls in asylum-seeker, refugee and migrant communities continue to face levels of domestic violence which are likely to be comparable to, if not greater than, those affecting Welsh
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Brook House immigration removal centre reports
This page lists the reports for Brook House IRC from 2010 until present. Brook House is an immigration removal centre located near Gatwick airport and operated by G4S. Holding only
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