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
“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. [...]
Campsfield Detention Centre to close in May 2019
Image courtesy of Campaign to Close Campsfield The Home Office announced today that Campsfield detention centre will close by May 2019, as part of the detention reform programme announced by the Home Secretary in July 2018 in response to [...]
‘How do we make this work?’ – our BIG #Time4aTimeLimit meeting
Once a year, the Detention Forum hosts a reflection event for our members. It takes a lot of effort to organise it, but it is always worth it. Challenging immigration detention is exhausting. So celebrating our collaboration, reaffirming [...]
Refugee Tales: 28 tales for 28 days
This is a guest post featuring Refugee Tales’ campaign 28 Tales for 28 Days, which runs for a month from 11 September 2018. During this time, Refugee Tales is releasing 28 tales online – one each day over 28 days – [...]
Reflections from an expert: Freed Voice member Mishka responds to Shaw’s evidence to the Home Affairs Committee
This is a guest blog from Mishka, a member of the Freed Voices – a group of experts-by-experience calling for immigration detention reform. Mishka writes under a pseudonym. Last Tuesday, the Home Affairs Committee took evidence from Sir Stephen Shaw regarding the Government’s [...]
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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.
Many of us are enjoying the long weekend and (hopefully) nice weather! But, sadly, thousands of people will spend it held in places like this, across the uk, with no idea how long they'll be held for.
It's time to #EndIndefiniteDetention
It's #Time4aTimeLimit
Almost every day, a person in a UK immigration #detention centre is admitted to hospital. Our FOI to the Home Office confirmed what we knew, but how much do you know about detention in the UK? #StopDetainingSurvivors
Get yourself up to speed with our blog:https://t.co/VayXPVQ4bj
The latest report from @HMIPrisonsnews on Colnbrook IRC had some concerning points about the situation inside. Once again, the report repeated it is #Time4aTimeLimit to end indefinite detention.
You can read the rest of the report here: https://t.co/08jdgr2tKm
TW: suicide, self harm.
An FOI request from @FreefromTorture shows that 541 people in immigration detention were on suicide watch last year. Michael, an expert by experience, discusses how his mental health suffered in the long term even once he was released. #Time4aTimeLimit