Refugee Legal Support (RLS)
@reflegalsupport.bsky.social
RLS works in solidarity with people who migrate. We provide free, expert legal advice, information and casework to people on the move and family reunion. We have projects in the UK, Northern France and Greece. https://linktr.ee/refugeelegalsupport
Last week, we hosted our conference “International Protection in the Context of the Climate Crisis” alongside Earth Refuge and DLA Piper.
This landmark event brought together lawyers, academics, leaders and policy experts to explore how we can better protect people displaced by the climate crisis.
This landmark event brought together lawyers, academics, leaders and policy experts to explore how we can better protect people displaced by the climate crisis.
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Last week, we hosted our conference “International Protection in the Context of the Climate Crisis” alongside Earth Refuge and DLA Piper.
This landmark event brought together lawyers, academics, leaders and policy experts to explore how we can better protect people displaced by the climate crisis.
This landmark event brought together lawyers, academics, leaders and policy experts to explore how we can better protect people displaced by the climate crisis.
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Research conducted by @reflegalsupport.bsky.social !
October 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Research conducted by @reflegalsupport.bsky.social !
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49 Afghan people are dead as a DIRECT result of the data breach. 52% of affected Afghans reported threats to themselves/family DIRECTLY from the Taliban. The evidence is now so clear, yet the Gov has no problem turning their back on Afghanistan. Cruel.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025....
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025....
At least 49 relatives and colleagues of Afghans in data leak have been killed, study suggests
Research also finds 200 of 231 people notified by MoD of breach reported threats to themselves or families
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
49 Afghan people are dead as a DIRECT result of the data breach. 52% of affected Afghans reported threats to themselves/family DIRECTLY from the Taliban. The evidence is now so clear, yet the Gov has no problem turning their back on Afghanistan. Cruel.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025....
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025....
🚨There’s just one week left to apply to be the new Fundraising and Operations Director at RLS! 🚨
If you’re a leader who is passionate about migrant justice and equity, and you’re looking for a role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, this could be the role for you.
If you’re a leader who is passionate about migrant justice and equity, and you’re looking for a role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, this could be the role for you.
October 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🚨There’s just one week left to apply to be the new Fundraising and Operations Director at RLS! 🚨
If you’re a leader who is passionate about migrant justice and equity, and you’re looking for a role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, this could be the role for you.
If you’re a leader who is passionate about migrant justice and equity, and you’re looking for a role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, this could be the role for you.
Even as the challenges facing the Afghan community are no longer making headlines, we’re committed to standing and working with Afghans to push the UK government to fulfil their promises.
However, we can’t continue this work without help from our supporters.
However, we can’t continue this work without help from our supporters.
September 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Even as the challenges facing the Afghan community are no longer making headlines, we’re committed to standing and working with Afghans to push the UK government to fulfil their promises.
However, we can’t continue this work without help from our supporters.
However, we can’t continue this work without help from our supporters.
📣We’re recruiting! 📣
RLS is looking for a Fundraising and Operations Director to join our team in London.
refugeelegalsupport.org/rls-is-recru...
RLS is looking for a Fundraising and Operations Director to join our team in London.
refugeelegalsupport.org/rls-is-recru...
September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
📣We’re recruiting! 📣
RLS is looking for a Fundraising and Operations Director to join our team in London.
refugeelegalsupport.org/rls-is-recru...
RLS is looking for a Fundraising and Operations Director to join our team in London.
refugeelegalsupport.org/rls-is-recru...
Earlier this year, we shared Samuel’s story. He was forced to flee his home twice for his safety. Both times, he had to leave his family behind to keep them safe.
September 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Earlier this year, we shared Samuel’s story. He was forced to flee his home twice for his safety. Both times, he had to leave his family behind to keep them safe.
In consultation with Professor Sara de Jong and Professor Victoria Canning, RLS have developed a survey to collect lived experiences of Afghans affected by the Ministry of Defence data breach. The findings will contribute to the Parliamentary call for evidence on the data leak.
September 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In consultation with Professor Sara de Jong and Professor Victoria Canning, RLS have developed a survey to collect lived experiences of Afghans affected by the Ministry of Defence data breach. The findings will contribute to the Parliamentary call for evidence on the data leak.
The surge in far-right hatred and racism over the past few months has been horrifying.
In the wake of the protests and acts of violence, we’re considering what the recent cabinet reshuffle means for people seeking safety.
In the wake of the protests and acts of violence, we’re considering what the recent cabinet reshuffle means for people seeking safety.
September 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The surge in far-right hatred and racism over the past few months has been horrifying.
In the wake of the protests and acts of violence, we’re considering what the recent cabinet reshuffle means for people seeking safety.
In the wake of the protests and acts of violence, we’re considering what the recent cabinet reshuffle means for people seeking safety.
We’ve been deeply disturbed by the government’s approach to people seeking safety.
Instead of condemning racist rhetoric, they’ve legitimised it. While cruel and heartless policies are being used to score political points and pander to the far right.
Instead of condemning racist rhetoric, they’ve legitimised it. While cruel and heartless policies are being used to score political points and pander to the far right.
September 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We’ve been deeply disturbed by the government’s approach to people seeking safety.
Instead of condemning racist rhetoric, they’ve legitimised it. While cruel and heartless policies are being used to score political points and pander to the far right.
Instead of condemning racist rhetoric, they’ve legitimised it. While cruel and heartless policies are being used to score political points and pander to the far right.
🚨EVENT POSTPONED🚨
Unfortunately due to the planned tube strikes, our upcoming event with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social and @humansforrights.bsky.social to launch our report on the criminalisation of people seeking asylum has been postponed.
The rescheduled date is Thursday 9th October, 6:30-7:45pm
Unfortunately due to the planned tube strikes, our upcoming event with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social and @humansforrights.bsky.social to launch our report on the criminalisation of people seeking asylum has been postponed.
The rescheduled date is Thursday 9th October, 6:30-7:45pm
September 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🚨EVENT POSTPONED🚨
Unfortunately due to the planned tube strikes, our upcoming event with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social and @humansforrights.bsky.social to launch our report on the criminalisation of people seeking asylum has been postponed.
The rescheduled date is Thursday 9th October, 6:30-7:45pm
Unfortunately due to the planned tube strikes, our upcoming event with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social and @humansforrights.bsky.social to launch our report on the criminalisation of people seeking asylum has been postponed.
The rescheduled date is Thursday 9th October, 6:30-7:45pm
On 9 September, with @humansforrights.bsky.social & @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social, we’ll be launching our joint report “I told them the truth.”
The report examines how the UK govt is criminalising people seeking asylum under the ‘illegal arrival’ offence in the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
The report examines how the UK govt is criminalising people seeking asylum under the ‘illegal arrival’ offence in the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
August 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
On 9 September, with @humansforrights.bsky.social & @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social, we’ll be launching our joint report “I told them the truth.”
The report examines how the UK govt is criminalising people seeking asylum under the ‘illegal arrival’ offence in the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
The report examines how the UK govt is criminalising people seeking asylum under the ‘illegal arrival’ offence in the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
Save the date!
In partnership with Earth Refuge and DLA Piper, we’re hosting a half-day practical, solutions-focused conference focusing on the protection of people displaced in the context of the climate crisis.
In partnership with Earth Refuge and DLA Piper, we’re hosting a half-day practical, solutions-focused conference focusing on the protection of people displaced in the context of the climate crisis.
August 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Save the date!
In partnership with Earth Refuge and DLA Piper, we’re hosting a half-day practical, solutions-focused conference focusing on the protection of people displaced in the context of the climate crisis.
In partnership with Earth Refuge and DLA Piper, we’re hosting a half-day practical, solutions-focused conference focusing on the protection of people displaced in the context of the climate crisis.
Today marks 4 years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, plunging the country into fear and chaos.
An anonymous Afghan refugee has shared their reflections on the past four years.
Their article explains how Afghans have been repeatedly betrayed by the UK government.
An anonymous Afghan refugee has shared their reflections on the past four years.
Their article explains how Afghans have been repeatedly betrayed by the UK government.
August 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Today marks 4 years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, plunging the country into fear and chaos.
An anonymous Afghan refugee has shared their reflections on the past four years.
Their article explains how Afghans have been repeatedly betrayed by the UK government.
An anonymous Afghan refugee has shared their reflections on the past four years.
Their article explains how Afghans have been repeatedly betrayed by the UK government.
RLS’s Basma Kamel and Francesca Parkes have written an insightful article for @freemovement.bsky.social unpacking the new UK/France agreement, and why it’s unlikely to work and will cause serious harm.
They highlight key issues with the scheme, including:
They highlight key issues with the scheme, including:
August 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
RLS’s Basma Kamel and Francesca Parkes have written an insightful article for @freemovement.bsky.social unpacking the new UK/France agreement, and why it’s unlikely to work and will cause serious harm.
They highlight key issues with the scheme, including:
They highlight key issues with the scheme, including:
The UK’s Afghan resettlement schemes came to an abrupt end on 1 July 2025. Pending applications will continue to be considered, but this closure ends access to one of the few “safe and legal routes.”
This is a stark reminder that the UK is turning its back on Afghans it once vowed to stand beside
This is a stark reminder that the UK is turning its back on Afghans it once vowed to stand beside
August 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The UK’s Afghan resettlement schemes came to an abrupt end on 1 July 2025. Pending applications will continue to be considered, but this closure ends access to one of the few “safe and legal routes.”
This is a stark reminder that the UK is turning its back on Afghans it once vowed to stand beside
This is a stark reminder that the UK is turning its back on Afghans it once vowed to stand beside
Yesterday, the Government announced the immediate closure of the Afghan resettlement schemes. Read our response to the news below ⬇️
July 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Yesterday, the Government announced the immediate closure of the Afghan resettlement schemes. Read our response to the news below ⬇️
The theme for this year’s #RefugeeWeek is “Community as a Superpower.” Community is integral to everything we do at RLS. It brings people together, creates a sense of belonging, and provides a source of strength.
June 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The theme for this year’s #RefugeeWeek is “Community as a Superpower.” Community is integral to everything we do at RLS. It brings people together, creates a sense of belonging, and provides a source of strength.
📣UPCOMING EVENT📣
Join us on Tuesday 3rd June for International Protection for People Displaced Across Borders in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters: A Practical Toolkit.
www.biicl.org/events/12024...
Join us on Tuesday 3rd June for International Protection for People Displaced Across Borders in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters: A Practical Toolkit.
www.biicl.org/events/12024...
International Protection for People Displaced Across Borders in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters
Tuesday 3 June 2025, BIICL, Russell Square, London and Online
www.biicl.org
May 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
📣UPCOMING EVENT📣
Join us on Tuesday 3rd June for International Protection for People Displaced Across Borders in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters: A Practical Toolkit.
www.biicl.org/events/12024...
Join us on Tuesday 3rd June for International Protection for People Displaced Across Borders in the Context of Climate Change and Disasters: A Practical Toolkit.
www.biicl.org/events/12024...
Legal aid in Greece is under severe threat. Funding has collapsed. Every day we see the impact this has on people on the move.
Our client, Diallo, fell victim to this collapse. His asylum claim had already been rejected when the lawyer who was supporting him lost his job due to a lack of funding.
Our client, Diallo, fell victim to this collapse. His asylum claim had already been rejected when the lawyer who was supporting him lost his job due to a lack of funding.
May 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Legal aid in Greece is under severe threat. Funding has collapsed. Every day we see the impact this has on people on the move.
Our client, Diallo, fell victim to this collapse. His asylum claim had already been rejected when the lawyer who was supporting him lost his job due to a lack of funding.
Our client, Diallo, fell victim to this collapse. His asylum claim had already been rejected when the lawyer who was supporting him lost his job due to a lack of funding.
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Read this report by @reflegalsupport.bsky.social @captainsupportuk.bsky.social, @bordercrim.bsky.social @humansforrights.bsky.social to learn more about the appalling treatment of people seeking safety at our borders:
No Such Thing as Justice Here - Humans for Rights Network.
No Such Thing as Justice Here - Humans for Rights Network.
April 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Read this report by @reflegalsupport.bsky.social @captainsupportuk.bsky.social, @bordercrim.bsky.social @humansforrights.bsky.social to learn more about the appalling treatment of people seeking safety at our borders:
No Such Thing as Justice Here - Humans for Rights Network.
No Such Thing as Justice Here - Humans for Rights Network.
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The racist criminalisation of people seeking sanctuary must end. Here and across Europe, hundreds – mostly young Black men – are doubly victimised: first by the conflicts they flee and then by a racist border system that criminalises them. Report below 👇.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘It was steer or they would kill me’: why Sudanese war refugees are filling prisons in Greece
Prosecutors are using harsh anti-smuggling laws to jail people who have no connection to criminal offences, say migrants’ lawyers
www.theguardian.com
April 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The racist criminalisation of people seeking sanctuary must end. Here and across Europe, hundreds – mostly young Black men – are doubly victimised: first by the conflicts they flee and then by a racist border system that criminalises them. Report below 👇.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Francesca Parkes, Senior Caseworker and Northern France Coordinator at RLS, has written an insightful new blog for ILPA.
In “Crimes of Arrival: an entirely arbitrary approach to prosecution,” Francesca analyses the new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
In “Crimes of Arrival: an entirely arbitrary approach to prosecution,” Francesca analyses the new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
April 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Francesca Parkes, Senior Caseworker and Northern France Coordinator at RLS, has written an insightful new blog for ILPA.
In “Crimes of Arrival: an entirely arbitrary approach to prosecution,” Francesca analyses the new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
In “Crimes of Arrival: an entirely arbitrary approach to prosecution,” Francesca analyses the new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
At a time when the far right is rising across the globe, the UK government has resorted to performative cruelty to appeal to the far-right.
April 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
At a time when the far right is rising across the globe, the UK government has resorted to performative cruelty to appeal to the far-right.
RLS have co-signed a joint analysis along with 16 other NGOs, which highlights the stark disparity between the number of asylum claims being submitted in different EU countries.
April 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
RLS have co-signed a joint analysis along with 16 other NGOs, which highlights the stark disparity between the number of asylum claims being submitted in different EU countries.