Making Migration Work Policy Paper launched
The Liberal Democrat Policy Paper, "Making Migration Work", on immigration, asylum and social cohesion issues, is now published here.
20 Feb 2014
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Linking Peace issues with Seekers of Sanctuary
The National Friends Peace Board celebrated its 100 years anniversary last year at the Friends Meeting House in York. They had a walk, linking two issues, between Richmond Castle where the Friends had stood up for the treatment of Conscientious Objectors during the First World War, to more modern matters, the role of the US base at Menwith Hill in spreading militarism around the world. As they say on their website, "One thing we know from having delved into our history, and of course from our own lives and experiences, is that peace work isn't always easy. We can find ourselves swimming against the tide, struggling to find unity ourselves at times and, if we're not careful, worn out and weary. "
5 Mar 2014
New Liberal Democrat Policies on Asylum issues
The Policy Paper has finally become official party policy ! Here is a speech by working group member Suzanne Fletcher, with a speech given by her at the Spring Party conference in York. Full details of the policy are in the document "Making Migration Work for Britain".
10 Mar 2014
ACTION ON THE IMMIGRATION BILL
The House of Lords Liberal Democrats have been working hard on amendments to the Immigration Bill. Here is a comment and extract...
4 Apr 2014
Home Secretary acted unlawfully in treatment of asylum seekers
Sarah Teather has welcomed the ruling that Home Secretary Theresa May acted unlawfully when setting financial support provided to individuals and families seeking asylum in the UK.
11 Apr 2014
treat deportees with dignity
It is shocking to read the Guardian article "Deportees treated as commodities by security staff, says prisons inspector", as to how those being deported from the UK are being treated by the private contractors. The recommendations of the National Independent Commission on Enforced Returns by Citizens UK, including the use of pain free restraint, independent oversight of enforced removals, and a more robust system for licensing of the staff involved in such removals should and could be implemented by Government quickly. In addition, as soon as the current contract permits, these contracts should be returned to the public sector to allow for great accountability. These operations are being done in our name, and must be done by treating people with respect and maintaining their dignity.
3 Jun 2014