Hunger strike in Yarl’s wood detention centre
Hunger strike in Yarlswood detention centre Demands After an initial 3 day hunger strike where the Home Office refused to acknowledge the hunger strike, it is clear that they are not listening to us. On Monday 26/02/18, we will cease to participate in detention, we will not eat, use...
[Cardiff News plus] Refugees Rights Campaign in Cardiff
Refugees were supported by Young Socialists Cardiff in an event organised this weekend. People came together to show their support to Refugees Rights Campaign. Refugees were putting forward their demands and spreading awareness about it among the people The campaigners say “refugees living in Britain are one of the...
[The Guardian] The new arrivals The new arrivals ‘A lottery’: asylum system is unjust, say Home Office whistleblowers Three former staffers describe ‘cut and paste’ decisions and rushed, biased interviews with asylum seekers
The British asylum process is a lottery and many asylum interviews are rushed, biased and resolved by “cut and paste” decisions by overworked Home Office staff, whistleblowers have told the Guardian. Former staff employed in deciding asylum claims said some colleagues had a harsh, even abusive, attitude towards applicants,...