Everyone should be able to speak with a doctor in confidence. A parent should know that their children can attend school without sparking a visit from immigration enforcement. And somebody escaping trafficking or domestic violence should be able to trust a police officer or social worker. Unfortunately, much of migrants’ personal data is exempted from…
The UK prides itself on its long commitment to justice and the rule of law. We should all be able to challenge a decision which removes our rights, and we should all be able to have our concerns heard by a judge. No individual should ever have to challenge a decision made by the government…
Most of the undocumented population in the UK is made up of people who came here legally, but subsequently lost their status, very often through no fault of their own. Some make the difficult decision to leave an abusive partner or an exploitative employer, even though it means they will lose their immigration status. Others…
The reciprocal right of free movement within the European Union has been enjoyed by millions of British nationals who have been able to live or settle elsewhere in Europe and by all those who have chosen to make the UK their home. Workers have been protected because no worker has depended on their employer for…
In 2019, women are still disproportionately affected by exploitation, abuse and violence. And, across the world, people are urging their governments to take bold action to eliminate these risks. This urgency should not diminish when a woman crosses a border. Yet our immigration system creates new risks for women, placing them at the mercy of…
Sometimes moving is not a choice. Sometimes people are forced to move just to stay alive, safe or free. As a global power and as the fifth richest country in the world, we benefit from international rules, promises and obligations. This includes our obligation to lead by example and to guarantee shelter and safe passage…
A vibrant economy depends on access to talent and skills from across the world. People who’ve made the UK their home play a crucial role in staffing our public services. Similarly, our higher education system is one of the UK’s leading export industries, and it attracts talent from across the world to engage in cutting-edge…