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Right-wing commentators seize BBC investigation to advance anti-migrant agenda
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (323+ words) What begins as a story about limited abuse within the system is quickly sold as proof that the entire system is broken. The BBC recently faced criticism over a report described as "misleading" in its portrayal of asylum seekers. The…...
We need to end the hostile environment, not create a moral panic against LGBT asylum seekers
2+ week, 2+ day ago (201+ words) Government policies are creating the conditions through which unethical actors can profit Alex Powell is associate professor of law at the University of Warwick During the course of this week, the BBC has run a series of articles, shows and…...
Hundreds of people to gather in Parliament urging MPs to reject the government's "immoral' immigration overhaul
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (412+ words) "It is against British values of fairness to change these rules retrospectively and the Government must urgently change course." Over 600 people from unions, the NHS and community groups will gather in Parliament this afternoon to oppose the Government's proposed "earned…...
Migrant charities and refugees slam Labour for throwing "human rights under the bus" with temporary refugee status
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (653+ words) Refugee groups have said the policy is "divisive and scapegoating" and will trap people fleeing war in "a state of insecurity and fear" Refugees and charities that support refugees have slammed the government's decision to make refugee status temporary, saying…...
Reform councillor works on asylum claims for Home Office, an investigation has revealed
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (343+ words) He may have breached civil service impartiality rules Campaigners have complained to the Home Office after it was revealed a Reform councillor also works as a decision maker on asylum and immigration claims." Paul Bean is a Reform councillor for…...
Palestine Action can challenge ban after government loses appeal
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (509+ words) The Court of Appeal has rejected the government's attempt to stop a judicial review of the Palestine Action terror ban. The Home Office appealed the review, arguing that Palestine Action could challenge the ban through a lengthy internal "deproscription" process…...
European watchdog warns austerity has undermined UK's response to violence against women
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (307+ words) The Council of Europe, a body which aims to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe, has warned about the impact austerity measures have had on the UK's ability to protect women from domestic violence. In…...
Women unite against far-right rhetoric linking immigration to sexual violence
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (369+ words) The open letter condemns the far right's "racist lies" under the guise of protecting women and girls. In response to the wave of protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers, a coalition of women has issued an open letter urging politicians…...
Where's your boat, Nigel?': Hope not Hate asks why Reform leader has failed to declare commercial fishing vessel in register of interests
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's register of interests is once more under scrutiny, with questions being raised about why his commercial fishing vessel has not been included. Anti-extremist campaign group Hope not Hate has highlighted how on 23 April, during an…...
Reform MP's outrageous claim about Afghan and Eritrean asylum seekers fact checked on-air
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (200+ words) Yet another Reform UK MP has been found to be peddling untruths and outrageous claims in a bid to whip up fears over asylum seekers, although this time a BBC journalist fact-checked their claims live on-air. Reform MP Sarah Pochin…...