Join us for a day of training and workshops to learn how to work with MPs and make your voice heard in Parliament. We will cover: How to build relationships with MPs How the Parliamentary agenda gets set The stages a Bill goes through – when and how you can influence it Asking difficult questions…
You can download a pdf of this report here. On 23rd October 2019, 39 people were found dead in a refrigerated trailer in Essex. Although the investigation is still ongoing, it is thought that all 39 people on board were Chinese nationals. The discovery echoes a similar case in 2000 when 58 Chinese citizens were found dead…
Caitlin joined JCWI in July 2019 to lead on the EEA nationals project, campaigning for reform of the EU Settlement Scheme and researching its problems, particularly for marginalised groups. Prior to this she worked as an Advocate & Outreach Worker, providing one-to-one support for migrant women affected by the criminal justice system and/or immigration restrictions.…
We were devastated to hear about the deaths of 39 people, whose bodies were found in a lorry container in Essex this morning (Wednesday 23 October). YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVfYdLp5zs4 These people were mums, dads, brothers and sisters – they had hopes and dreams like all of us. Nobody should be in any doubt that the…
We are delighted to announce the successful applicants to the first round of funding through the Windrush Justice Fund. The £40,000 fund was created in the wake of the Windrush scandal through the generous donations of the public and the Mayor of London. Funding is available to organisations which help people affected by the Windrush…
Trainer: Rimmy Bedi Level: Intermediate/Advanced This is an essential workshop for those advisers who feel they are struggling with the amount of information they are required to know when dealing with Sponsor Licence and Tier 2 applications. The trainer, Rimmy Bedi-Whaley, has over 20 years’ experience in providing holistic immigration advice and has substantial knowledge…
At JCWI, we’re proud of the work we do to help people get documented, stay documented and fight to protect the rights and dignity of all migrants. But we know that we’re just one part of a vast movement of organisations, individuals and groups, big and small, whose work often goes unrecognised and who often…
We are all incredibly proud that our outstanding legal team have been once again recognised by Chambers and Partners. The team as a whole have moved up the rankings to a band 3, and Legal Director Nicola Burgess is also a band 3 ranked lawyer. Chambers interviewees provided glowing reviews of our team: “An outstanding…
We’re taking on a challenge to raise funds for our work fighting for a fairer immigration system. On Saturday 19 October we will be walking 13 miles from Tower Bridge to Putney. Every penny we raise will help us support more people navigate the complex immigration rules, designed for them to fail. So please support us…
Our AGM is an opportunity for members to come together to hear about the progress we’ve made over the past 12 months, and discuss the direction we are travelling in for the next year. Following formal business, we will be hosting a stellar line up of campaigners and activists to discuss “How do we get…