Immigration detention is not the answer, for anyone.
People are detained without a time limit, for months, sometimes even years.
It is harmful and expensive. It robs people of their dignity, spirit and lives.
This can’t go on.
We are working towards an immigration system that is based on humanity, compassion and fairness.
A 28-day time limit
on immigration detention for all
Automatic judicial oversight
of detention decisions after 72 hours
An end to the detention
of vulnerable people
Community-based alternatives to detention that respect rights can minimise the use of detention, reducing costs and helping people to live with dignity in the community while going through the immigration process.
News
We can’t afford to delay change any longer: The Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes its report on immigration detention
Image by @Carcazan Today, the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) adds its voice to a growing call for a 28 day time limit on immigration detention. In concluding the Committee’s months-long inquiry into immigration detention, the report makes five [...]
What detention reform did political parties promise at the General Election 2017 (and 2015)?
Image by @Carcazan With increased attention on parliamentarians’ public declarations of interest in ending indefinite detention, it is worth revisiting what was said by political parties about immigration detention, if at all, in the run-up to the General Election [...]
Why are bills an important part of a campaign?
Photo by Marcin Nowak on Unsplash As part of the UK’s ‘preparation’ for Brexit, a bill called the Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill is currently before Parliament. The purpose of the bill is ‘to end free movement [...]
Is it finally time for a time limit?
Image by @Carcazan The past 18 months have seen a flurry of immigration detention-related inquiries. If nothing else, this makes plain that we still need solutions to the entrenched problems associated with indefinite detention identified by the cross-party parliamentary inquiry [...]
“What is the point of being in politics if you don’t try to challenge what you think is wrong?”: Baroness Sally Hamwee named Detention Forum Champion
Baroness Sally Hamwee has been named Detention Forum Champion. She joins MPs Dame Caroline Spelman, Paul Blomfield and Stuart McDonald among parliamentarians recognised for their long-standing commitment to immigration detention reform. Last month, representatives from LD4SOS (Liberal Democrat Seekers of [...]
“The very least we can do is speak up for those whose own voices cannot be heard.” Dame Caroline Spelman MP named Detention Forum Champion
Photo credit: JRS UK We are delighted to announce that Dame Caroline Spelman MP received the Detention Forum Champion Award last week. JRS UK, one of our member organisations, kindly presented her with the Award in her Westminster office. [...]
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Get in touch
The Detention Forum is hosted by the Refugee Council.
You can contact the Project Director at detentionforum[at]gmail.com, who works several days a week.
Last week we shared @AfterExpProject 's report on survivors of trafficking in #detention which included very concerning findings about the Home Office's data transparency. You can find the report here https://t.co/gu0JejLqcf
Are you interested in visiting people in #detention or helping to organise support? @sdetsup have a training day on 4th August but you will need to reserve a place (you don't have to be a SOAS student to get involved)
https://t.co/UQCXMxXi6k
Radical reform of immigration #detention in the UK is necessary to uphold human rights and protect civil liberties. These fundamental changes are the priority
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