update on Detention Forum on where now ?
Janet King. representative on Detention Forum from Liberal Democrats for Seekers of Sanctuary writes :
7 Apr 2016
Janet King. representative on Detention Forum from Liberal Democrats for Seekers of Sanctuary writes :
The Immigration Bill returns to the House of Commons on Monday, April 25th. Some very important amendments will be coming from significant wins in the House of Lords, when it was debated there. ALL MPs need to be lobbied and told how important it is that these amendments are incorporated into what is a terrible Bill, to at least make a difference to many asylum seekers already in the UK, as well as the 3,000 unaccompanied children seeking refuge, already in Europe.
We believe that the coronavirus vaccine must be safely accessible to everyone, regardless of immigration status, ID or proof of address.
The Liberal Democrats are calling for the ban on asylum seekers working to be lifted, as new Home Office figures reveal that 46,796 people have been waiting more than six months for a decision on their claim.
In this pandemic, more than ever, we all need the guarantee of a roof over our heads and food to eat. But 1.4 million people in the UK are barred from almost all benefits because of a visa condition called 'No Recourse to Public Funds.' For people with NRPF, losing a job can mean having no way to put food on the table or pay the rent.
Briefly this is a cross party campaign against an immigration detention centre for over 80 women being built on the site of the old notorious Medomsley Youth Detention Centre in County Durham, near Consett. This briefing document gives more information.