Boy believed to be first charged under new border law due in court Measures introduced under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act cover journeys by water to the UK from France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

He's 16 FFS. The Home Office knows that the chances are, as with most people piloting small boats, that he was forced into doing so by gangs. He should be having his asylum claim processed, not being prosecuted.

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Behaviour by a small number of bad-faith actors does not reflect the reality of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum - Rainbow Migration Almost 70 countries criminalise same-sex relations, some with the death penalty. The UK government itself recognises that in Pakistan consensual same-sex

We are aware of the BBC’s investigation into individuals allegedly helping people fabricate LGBTQI+ asylum claims. Read the full statement on our website:

Mahmood’s migration changes will deliver fraction of claimed savings, data suggests Exclusive: Analysis of government figures indicates public finances will gain £600m not £10bn if migrants’ access to benefits is reduced

The 'earned settlement' changes will only deliver a fraction of claimed savings, according to the Government's own data.

This totally undermines the Gov's own rationale for going ahead with the disastrous plans.

Thanks to a FOI request by @jdportes.bsky.social

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Three of UK's biggest children's charities demand U-turn on migration crackdown Coram, Barnardo’s and the Children’s Society have written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood urging her to rethink plans to change indefinite leave to remain (ILR) rules retrospectively

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EVisa judicial review dismissed but court acknowledges real hardship from digital-only status - Free Movement The High Court has dismissed the judicial review challenge to the Home Office’s eVisa policy in BSC & Anor v The Secretary of State for the Home

In case you missed it: EVisa judicial review dismissed but court acknowledges real hardship from digital-only status | Jasmine Quiller-Doust

Behind every policy discussion about poverty or settlement are real families making impossible trade-offs. (1/5)

Thank you to @manchestereveningnews.co.uk for covering the statement and helping to spread their message even further.

Andy Burnham said: “I think we all should have concerns about the amount of money going into this poorly managed system and the profits made out of it.”

We couldn’t agree more.

Anyone: Why are there suddenly so many AHDH diagnoses? Dr. Jen: Same reason there are suddenly more stars after we built telescopes.

The mystery of medical diagnosis!

What I saw at Saturday’s rally was racism, pure and simple. Labour won’t tackle it until we can call it what it is | Diane Abbott Silence about the bigotry inherent in events like Tommy Robinson’s march will be seen by the thugs as tacit approval of their message, says Labour MP Diane Abbott

This weekend saw Britain’s largest far-right demonstration with extremist views on full display. Many of us felt unsafe to be in London.

The Government’s response has been wholly inadequate. They must condemn these views for what they are, racist and dangerous.
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Homelessness, fear of starvation and racism – destitute migrant mothers and their children on the reality of life in the UK Over six years, researchers have worked closely with 25 single-mother families living in the shadow of this policy - which even affects British citizens.

Over six years, researchers have worked closely with 25 single-mother families living in the shadow of this policy - which even affects British citizens.

Barnardo's response to the suspension of refugee family reunion applications We are deeply concerned by this week’s announcement of the suspension of the family reunification route, which will only make it harder for children to reunite with their parents in the UK.

Family unity is vital for children’s wellbeing. While we welcome the prioritisation of families in the UK-France agreement, safe and regular routes for unaccompanied children remain urgently needed. Read more: www.barnardos.org.uk/news/respons...

Bordering social reproduction: Rachel Rosen & Eve Dickson published this important book with @manchesterup.bsky.social spotlighting how UK immigration control reaches inside families via #NRPF policies and drawing attention to how migrant mothers and children make lives in the shadows

Welcome to the Shadows research project, which will investigate the deep and enduring effects of #NRPF on the lives of families and unaccompanied young people with insecure migration status in England.

Read about our project, team & partners here 👇 nrpfintheshadows.com

Does anyone else find it crazy that you can walk into a bookshop and be charged £9.99 for a paperback novel that took the author a year to complete, but £17.99 for a completely blank notebook?

🚨 Thousands of trafficking survivors continue to be denied permission to stay in the UK despite their critical need for safety and support — a new report by @helenbamber.bsky.social, ATLEU & @ecpatuk.bsky.social reveals.

Instead survivors are left in fear and at risk of further exploitation. 🧵1/3

Such an amazing game!

Legend of the Dragoon on ps1

Absolutely wild to get this brand new and still in cellophane!

Refugee children deserve our compassion – and a chance to build safe, happy lives

Children who have already endured so much in their lives deserve our compassion and the chance to build safe and happy lives.

Thousands of unaccompanied children sought asylum in the UK last year. These children need care, not complexity. This #RefugeeWeek, we stand with @refugeeweek.bsky.social to call for a better future for displaced children and families. #CommunityAsASuperpower

Split image: Magneto in his classic Xmen costume, text reads May 31. Magneto in his cunty Xmen 97 outfit, text reads June 1, pride flag.

Let's continue to strive for this to become a reality.

Amazing piece of policy and reflection.

#TCRU_Coram_AnnualLecture
#YoungRefugeeVoices

Do policy makers have any idea what their policies do to people’s lives?

Spouting about social cohesion while proposing to put millions more people into situations like Nish’s suggests… not?

On #InternationalDayofFamilies, we’re celebrating Article 8 of the Human Rights Act which protects our right to private and family life.

It has helped survivors of torture and trafficking reunite or remain with their family in the UK.

Read more here: buff.ly/NlCxD2M

Immigration white paper: Who cares? Another day, another overhaul of the immigration rules (sigh).

Pandering to Reform over care workers is grubby and cheap.

Care homes are reliant on overseas staff. Without them, many will need to close their doors, leaving families and communities to suffer the consequences.

Read, like, share, subscribe below. 👇

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Plans to stop small boat refugees getting British citizenship hit by legal challenge Exclusive: New guidance, potentially affecting 70,000 people, could have a ‘devastating impact on rape survivors’ and penalise trafficking survivors, charities claim

Working on this with @toufiquehossain.bsky.social @dlpubliclaw.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Nationality and Borders Act damaging queer asylum to UK ‘How do I prove I’m gay with documentary evidence when my own parents can’t comprehend it?’

Have you read this article by our consultant lawyer Zehrah Hasan, published last week in @opendemocracy.net ?
It details the harm the Nationality and Borders Act (NABA) has caused to LGBTQI+ people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Read it now:

Calls for Home Office to protect asylum seekers after accommodation violence Exclusive: NGOs say safeguarding policies need improving, as victims tell of multiple assaults and incidents of race hate

There absolutely needs to be more protection for people seeking asylum in general, but especially Home Office accommodation. It would also be helped if the media as a whole stopped broadcasting every single location, and painting a target on people's backs.

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On Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill - @greenjennyjones.bsky.social says desperate refugee children need to be given safe and orderly routes to reach safety with family members

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