Tearing into those walls was a powerful symbolic act. But if we want to see them fall we must declare war on the walls we cannot touch: the borders going up in our communities, hospitals, schools and colleges; the racism that divides our society.
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Over 70 people attended the first open organising meeting in Manchester of These Walls Must Fall, the community campaign against detention
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Many people are at risk of being detained at their regular reporting appointments at the Home Office. In Manchester we discussed systems that can be put in place so that if you are detained, people know straight away and start taking action for you. READ MORE
It started with a handful of locals organising aid to the refugee camp in Calais. Now a new group has launched, based on Right to Remain’s model of mutual aid and practical solidarity. “It feels really good to be part of something so collaborative, that’s about humanity and solidarity..."
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Right to Remain speaks to the BBC about raising awareness of the unlawful actions of the Home Office in imposing home curfews following release from detention, and helping people to mount legal challenges.
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The Tower of London has been a tourist attraction for as long as anyone can remember. But on 15 November the infamous tower was back in action, opening its doors to host the European Custody and Detention Summit.
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From 1 December 2016, the “out of country” appeals regime is extended. In a power granted by the 2016 Immigration Act, the Home Office can remove someone from the UK even if they are appealing, or plan to appeal, on human rights grounds while the appeal is pending.
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The Home Office published new enforcement instructions and guidance on 31 October 2016 on, among other things, judicial reviews and injunctions. The new guidance limits even further the situations in which judicial review proceedings will lead to the Home Office suspending a forced removal or deportation.
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The Home Office’s immigration curfew system has meant people have been detained at home when they would otherwise be free. Ravi Naik, Head of Public Law at ITN Solicitors, writes about the legal challenge in which it was found that the Home Office had no authority to impose curfews.
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Immigration and asylum law explained, in accessible language. This is our blog of legal resources for non-lawyers. With explanation of important legal developments in immigration, asylum and human rights law, and links to further resources. more
Info and resources for researching country of origin information for asylum applications. more
Details of immigration detention centres in the UK. more
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