News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Nationality & Borders Bill Passed

We are devastated that the Government's cruel and inhumane Nationality and Borders Bill passed into law last night (27 April). This was despite it being criticised as being both contrary to the Geneva Refugee Convention and unworkable by organisations such as the UNHCR. Our Peers in the Lords, with the support of many cross benchers and Bishops, put up a brave fight right up until the end trying to get at least some improvements to the current system and amelioration of the draconian proposals. Lib Dem MPs spoke out strongly against the Bill in the House. But all to no avail. This is how the vote unfolded on some key issues:

by Margaret Lally

28 Apr 2022

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DEMONSTRATION AGAINSTNEW REMOVAL CENTRE AT HASSOCKFIE IN DURHAM ON 14 MAY

As previously reported the Government has opened a new Immigration Removal Centre for women at Hassockfield in County Durham. The site was officially opened at the end of last year, with the first women transferred on the 28th of December... an incredibly cruel period between Christmas and New Year. The No to Hassockfield Campaign, along with other groups, has been hosting monthly demonstrations at the site itself on the third Saturday of Every Month. Prayer vigils, organised by multiple faith groups, also take place monthly.

by Margaret Lally

1 May 2022

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STOP ASYLUM CENTRES! ONLINE RALLY ON 26 MAY

Join Asylum Matters for an online rally at 12-1pm Thursday 26 May to say 'no' to the planned site at RAF facility at Linton-on-Ouse, and all accommodation centres. We need to Stand together to ensure that the Government gets the message that there is one safe place to house people seeking safety - in communities that are equipped to welcome them. Register here.

24 May 2022

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LEGAL CHALLENGE TO HASSOCKFIELD DETENTION CENTRE

Meanwhile, Women for Refugee Women have just succeeded in getting permission for a legal challenge to Hassockfield/Derwentside. Action Foundation is also hosting a guest blog from No To Hassockfield about the campaign. The blog also looks at Action Foundation's Action Access pilot and community alternatives to detention.

24 May 2022

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REMOVAL OF ASYLUM SEEKERS TO RWANDA

The Home Office has recently published further details on its plans to offshore people seeking asylum it deems inadmissible, with new country guidance, an equality impact assessment and updated inadmissibility rules.

24 May 2022

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URGENT - PROTEST AGAINST DEPORTATIONS TO RWANDA

We were extremely disappointed by the recent Court decision upholding deportations to Rwanda. The appeal hearing is being held on Monday 13 June. The first flight taking deportees to Rwanda is on Tuesday 14 June. If you want to show your disgust at the government's cruel and humane policy you can:

by Margaret Lally

12 Jun 2022

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