In August + September I’m completing a marathon and an olympic-distance triathlon near to my house in North East London to raise money for JCWI. The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) is a wonderful, independent charity, standing with migrants against harsh immigration rules to fight for justice. They do vital work supporting…
We were absolutely delighted to win Legal Aid Team of the Year at the 2020 Legal Aid Lawyers of the Year (LALY) awards. YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIuqzBlh-z0 Our Legal Director Nicola Burgess accepted the award on behalf of the team: “I am so proud of each and every member of my team. They work so hard,…
A training contract at JCWI has given me the best possible start to my legal career while allowing me to contribute to a wider fight I feel passionately about. A combination of accessible and supportive supervision and trust in my ability has given me a level of experience and confidence I couldn’t have imagined…
Over 2,500 people have written to their MP using our template letter, calling for safe and legal routes for people to enter the UK. As MPs begin to respond, we are seeing some awful inaccuracies and myths. This guide answers some of the claims and inaccuracies around Channel crossings that are coming up. You can also find a…
We are calling on creatives to work with us on our new campaign – the new deal on migration (working title) – and help bring these big, radical ideas to life. As a new normal begins to take shape from the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic, we are launching a radical new campaign that centres…
This country owes a huge debt to the Windrush generation. The injustices that the Windrush generation and their families have faced have not gone away, as they struggle to secure their status and access the compensation they deserve. Three years on from the breaking of the Windrush scandal, we invite you to join us for…
Text version below. Share now Please help counter some of the myths and misinformation being reported by sharing this explainer with your friends and networks. Text version CHANNEL CROSSINGS: what you need to know Why do people travel on from ‘safe countries’ like France to the UK? Most people crossing to the UK in small…
We are delighted to be offering a training contract through the Justice First fellowship. About JCWI We want to live in a country in which immigration law and policy are based on sound evidence, promote the rule of law and are underpinned by respect for human rights and human dignity. In which no individual or…
JCWI, along with 22 other organisations, wrote to the Home Secretary Priti Patel on 8 April 2020. We asked her to take urgent action to protect families at risk of being split up because of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the restrictions that have been put in place to save lives…
JCWI, along with 22 other organisations, wrote to the Home Secretary Priti Patel on 8 April 2020. We asked her to take urgent action to protect families at risk of being split up because of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the restrictions that have been put in place to save lives…