We& #39;ve submitted our response to the consultation on the New Plan for Immigration.
Like the plan, the consultation is
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Let& #39;s talk about what really needs to change in our asylum system. Follow and share this thread
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Like the plan, the consultation is
Let& #39;s talk about what really needs to change in our asylum system. Follow and share this thread
With 200 other organisations and over 12,000 individuals, we& #39;ve signed @RefugeeAction& #39;s open letter.
"We believe in a caring and connected society, where everyone is included, and we can all thrive. These plans are a direct threat to that society."
Sign: https://act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/81399/petition/1">https://act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/8139...
"We believe in a caring and connected society, where everyone is included, and we can all thrive. These plans are a direct threat to that society."
Sign: https://act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/81399/petition/1">https://act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/8139...
And 454 immigration experts have called out the plan in a damning open letter - saying it circumvents international law and is based on assertions, not evidence.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔑" title="Schlüssel" aria-label="Emoji: Schlüssel">The key point: "one cannot travel illegally if one is seeking asylum." https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/priti-patel-asylum-plan-immigration-experts-b1825024.html">https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/p...
The consultation is worse than inadequate, with leading questions and no regard given to lived experience.
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⏰" title="Wecker" aria-label="Emoji: Wecker">But we submitted a response to make sure our dissent was heard. If you want to do the same, the consultation closes this evening: https://newplanforimmigration.com/ ">https://newplanforimmigration.com/">...
At times like this we& #39;re so grateful to be able to collaborate with inspiring and expert organisations in our sector across the UK.
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@AsylumMatters, @nobordersmcr and @4refugeewomen have all shared helpful suggestions for responses to the consultation - shared below:
@AsylumMatters, @nobordersmcr and @4refugeewomen have all shared helpful suggestions for responses to the consultation - shared below:
Asylum Matters have put together a comprehensive guidance resource, for refugee-led organisations, community groups and frontline organisations working with people seeking asylum and refugees. https://twitter.com/AsylumMatters/status/1385580830408445952">https://twitter.com/AsylumMat...
Here& #39;s @nobordersmcr& #39;s suggested response: https://twitter.com/nobordersmcr/status/1388112817241329664">https://twitter.com/noborders...
And Women For Refugee Women& #39;s guide is for those wanting to make a personal response to the consultation: https://twitter.com/4refugeewomen/status/1390211370780663811">https://twitter.com/4refugeew...
This thread may also be of interest to @NEON_UK @OnRoadMedia @NACCOMnetwork @freemovementlaw @Safety4Sisters @IPPRNorth @Sile79 @MiCLUteam @ColinYeo1 @Afzal4Gorton @MikeWildMacc @AlasdairMack66 @FreefromTorture