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Suspension of Voluntary Returns to Iran |
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Read statement here.
As we understand, IOM are still accepting applications to return and keeping these on hold.
This is important if the person wants to try and access Section 4 support on the grounds that they are taking all reasonable steps to return.
Even though IOM are unable to assist at present, they will still be expected to put in an application with IOM so that they fall within that particular eligibility criteria.
Gerry Hickey, Legal Adviser
Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP)
18 Barclay Road
Croydon
CR0 1JN
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Earned Citizenship Has the Government Got It Right? |
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'Earned citizenship' Has the Government Got it Right!
From Migrants' Rights Network
The government's new 'earned citizenship' policy will make it significantly longer and more difficult for migrants from outside the European Economic Area to become British citizens after July 2011.
'Earned citizenship' will, among other things, require people to do regulated volunteering before applying for citizenship. Only certain types of volunteering - specified by the government - will qualify. Migrants who do not, or cannot, volunteer will be penalised by a two-year delay before they can make a citizenship application.
A number of migrant community organizations as well as voluntary organizations have expressed concerns about these proposals and the lack of involvement of migrant communities in thinking them through. It is clear from the current proposals that the government's idea of volunteering does not correlate with the reality of how important volunteering already is for the survival and integration of migrants and that they have not thought through the practicalities of how this scheme would work. These are some of the questions that came up in a recent workshop with migrant and refugee community volunteers:
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Should volunteering be turned into a currency for immigration status?
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What will other volunteers think of us? Will they trust our passion and commitment?
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What will happen to those migrants who can't volunteer such as single mothers, domestic workers, the elderly and ill?
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How about those new citizens who are active in employment and do not have any free time to volunteer? Should they be disadvantaged for being economically active?
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Will I be able to volunteer in an organisation of my choice? Who will be monitoring my volunteering hours and contribution?
There is still time for us to make our voices heard. The Migrant and Refugee Community Forum (MRCF) and Migrants Rights Network (MRN) are putting together a report to present to the government and other interested parties.
If you want to help us think this through and add your voice to this report, please take 5 minutes to complete the following survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s/39Y5KW7
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New research into why asylum seekers come to the UK |
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A new report which investigates the reasons why asylum seekers come to the UK was launched Thursday, January 14, by the Refugee Council in Westminster, London.
Among its main findings, the report shows the majority of asylum seekers have little choice over which country they claim asylum in, and that few are aware of what to expect before they arrive in the UK.
The research, carried out by Professor Heaven Crawley, Director of Swansea University's Centre for Migration Policy Research , was commissioned by the Refugee Council and the report is entitled Chance or choice? Understanding why asylum seekers come to the UK.
Read the report here.
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Refugees 'better qualified' claim |
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Refugees living in Wales are more highly qualified than people born in the country, a new report has claimed.
The Centre for Migration Policy Research at Swansea University found at
least a quarter of refugees had a degree gained in their own
country.The study pointed to an increasingly diverse Wales. For more
information about the centre and its activities, please visit www.swansea.ac.uk/cmpr
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Refugee Week Launch 2009 |
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Equality Bill Guidance Consultation |
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The Equality Bill has now been published and it contains some measures designed to tackle inequality and help Britain become a fairer society by simplifying legislation, improving public services and extending protection to a wide range of groups facing discrimination.
Full details on the bill, including an outline briefing on the Equality and Human Rights Commission's response, can be found on:
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/projects/newequalityact/Pages/newequalityact.aspx
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is in discussion with the Government Equalities Office about producing both statutory and non statutory guidance, some of which will be published prior to the Act's implementation, to help everyone understand the new act and how equalities legislation will change.
The Commission would like to ensure the guidance is as useful and informative as possible so they are seeking your views on the type of guidance you think would be most helpful and when you would like it to be available.
They are gathering views through an online survey. To take part in this consultation, follow this link: http://cecollect.com/vf/7530r9491Z7166F61c99
If you are unable to participate online please email
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and they will ensure your views are heard through an alternative method.
Please be aware this consultation will close on 7 June.
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Understanding-the Migration Experience |
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A Series of seminars on Understanding the Migration Experience in Swansea .... http://www.swan.ac.uk/news_centre/News/Headline,32349,en.php
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