On 14 January 2022, the Home Office announced new guidance aimed at combatting "age fraud" of asylum seekers. Where previously anyone who appears "over 25" was treated as an adult, now anyone who appears to be over 18, but whose age is indeterminate, will not enjoy the safeguards available to minors.
Last week the Prime Minister recommitted offshore detention policies that would put refugees' lives at risk and dash their hopes of happiness. What's worse, he did it to save his own tanking approval ratings, calling the policies "Operation Red Meat".
Motion to Winchester City Council Proposed by Cllr John Tippett-Cooper and seconded by Cllr Martin Tod
Message from tje Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JWCI) 12 people have now had their 'boat steering' convictions quashed. These are people who were forced by smugglers to steer the boats they crossed the Channel in. Despite having crossed to seek asylum, they were convicted of smuggling offences.
From Together with Refugees via Action network.org
Tuesday, 15th of February, marks six months since Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, destroying lives and forcing people to flee. The UK Government has made limited progress towards its loudly proclaimed commitments to welcome and resettle 20,000 Afghan refugees over the next four years. Asylum Matters have prepared an excellent template letter for individuals to send their MPs.