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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · 22d

Pandering to the far right won’t bring unity, belonging, care & community will.

This weekend’s march was built on years of racist policies & scapegoating. We stand in solidarity: join local justice groups & support our fight to end detention.

Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 Raise the alarm: While the Rwanda policy drew outrage, a new wave of harmful immigration policies is going under the radar.

Detention + deportation changes are deeply damaging, and we’re urgently fundraising to provide free legal support.

Read more & donate: www.biduk.org/articles/rai...

Raise the alarm: Five changes to immigration policy you need to know about

From asylum seeker deportations to new detention centres, swipe to read about the latest changes and how you can help.

www.biduk.org

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Sep 1

🚨Deadline this Friday!

Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Aug 18

📢 We’re expanding our legal team!

We're hiring a Legal Manager to help get people out of detention, mentor future justice lawyers & help shape national policy through strategic legal advocacy.

📍 London | £40,643
🗓 Apply by 5 Sept
🔗 www.biduk.org/articles/we-...

Join Our Team: We're Hiring a Legal Manager at BID

Help lead our casework team in getting people out of immigration detention.

www.biduk.org

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 New Legal Guide for people detained under the UK–France deal 🚨

Includes: What to do if you get a Notice of Intent, key deadlines, template letters, bail info & more.

The Home Office are moving fast to detain under the policy, so please read and share widely:

www.biduk.org/articles/new...

New legal guide for people in detention facing removal to France

Know your rights, challenge removal, and get legal help with step-by-step support.

www.biduk.org

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Aug 18

The gov scrapped the Rwanda plan but is replicating its harms—rushing deportations, expanding detention & tearing families apart.

Help fight back. We need to raise £10K for urgent legal support for people detained under cruel new policies like the UK-France deal:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Migrant Rights Are Under Attack. Help Fight Back. – Big Give

The Government is rushing deportations and expanding detention. We’re raising £10,000 to provide urgent legal support. We’ve stopped cruel policies before and, with your help, we can do it again.…

donate.biggive.org

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Aug 18

📢 We’re expanding our legal team!

We're hiring a Legal Manager to help get people out of detention, mentor future justice lawyers & help shape national policy through strategic legal advocacy.

📍 London | £40,643
🗓 Apply by 5 Sept
🔗 www.biduk.org/articles/we-...

Join Our Team: We're Hiring a Legal Manager at BID

Help lead our casework team in getting people out of immigration detention.

www.biduk.org

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jul 4

📢 We spoke to @freemovement.bsky.social about Clause 144 of the Crime and Policing Bill.

This clause would allow people with lawful immigration status to be deported for accepting a caution, risking due process & widening discriminatory policing.

freemovement.org.uk/concern-over...

Concern over new police powers to ensure more foreign nationals are removed from the country - Free Movement

The Crime and Policing Bill is currently awaiting second reading in the House of Lords and it introduces a number of new measures which expand police powers.

freemovement.org.uk

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jul 3

We're still so energised from the SMK Campaigners Awards ⚡

We won Best Use of Law for our work getting asylum seekers detained for Rwanda removal out of detention.

100% of our clients were granted bail, many of whom have now been granted asylum.

🔗 smk.org.uk/awards_nominations/rwanda-project/

Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jul 2

📢 We're hiring a Head of Legal Services to lead our legal strategy & casework teams in the fight against immigration detention.

📍 Finsbury Park
🕒 Full time
💰 £46,500 + 5% pension
📅 Apply by 13 July

www.biduk.org/articles/we-...

We’re Hiring! Two Exciting Opportunities to Join BID’s Work for Justice

We’re hiring a Head of Legal Services and a Participation Officer to join BID’s team and support our fight against immigration detention.

www.biduk.org

Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jun 25

📢 JOB ALERT: We're hiring a Participation Officer to lead the delivery of our lived experience strategy.

💼 21 hrs/week | £22,375.80
📍 Finsbury Park | 1-yr fixed
🗓️ Apply by 13 July

📣 Info webinar: 2 July, 1PM
Email [email protected] to join

www.biduk.org/articles/we-...

We’re Hiring! Two Exciting Opportunities to Join BID’s Work for Justice

We’re hiring a Head of Legal Services and a Participation Officer to join BID’s team and support our fight against immigration detention.

www.biduk.org

Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jun 19

No child should have to endure the trauma of a parent being detained or deported.

#EndDetention

Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jun 19

📢 We’re hiring! Join BID’s fight for justice.

We're looking for a Head of Legal Services & a Participation Officer to help challenge immigration detention.

🗓️ Apply by Sun 13 July
📍 London
🔗 www.biduk.org/articles/we-...

We’re Hiring! Two Exciting Opportunities to Join BID’s Work for Justice

We’re hiring a Head of Legal Services and a Participation Officer to join BID’s team and support our fight against immigration detention.

www.biduk.org

Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jun 18

📣 Urgent, please share 📣

We urgently need a pro bono barrister or IAA Level 3 Advisor to represent our Family team client at a remote bail review hearing tomorrow at 11.30 am.

If you can help, please email [email protected].

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jun 17

✨Our Legal Manager updates our bail board after a grant of bail!

Despite cruel immigration policies, communities across the UK continue to welcome people seeking refuge.

This #RefugeeWeek, we affirm everyone's right to live safely in our communities!⁠

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jun 16

Our research shows that the majority of people we survey in detention don’t have a lawyer.

That’s why our Advice Line is vital, we take 8,000+ calls a year for free legal advice.

Tomorrow we’re walking 10km to keep it going. Can you help? 👉 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/bail-for-...

Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jun 11

📢 Tomorrow at midday: Join us for this free online webinar about children's rights when a parent faces deportation.

Part of a brilliant event programme resisting the Hostile Environment @migrantsorganise.bsky.social.

Register now: actionnetwork.org/event_campai...

Stand Up! Speak Out! Solidarity Knows No Borders Training Series 2025

Stand Up! Speak Out! 2025 is a training series developed by members of Solidarity Knows No Borders (SKNB)—a community of migrant justice organisations working in solidarity for dignity and justice. T...

actionnetwork.org

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jun 5

👋 Hello from our #VolunteersWeek Lunch!

💥 This year alone, volunteers have spent 5,812 hours helping people apply for bail!

⚖️ Every year, 150+ casework volunteers and pro bono barristers join us in the fight for justice.

To all volunteers, past & present, THANK YOU! 💜🎊👏

Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jun 5

Our Rwanda Project has been shortlisted for Best Use of Law
@smkcampaigners.bsky.social Awards 2025! 🎉
⁠
We secured bail for every client facing removal to Rwanda, many of whom have now been granted asylum.

Thanks to all who crowdfunded & to pro bono partners.

More: smk.org.uk/awards_nomin...

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Jun 2

💛 Help us out – sponsor our team for the Legal Walk!

We're walking 10km to raise money for our 📞 advice line, answering 8,000+ calls a year from people in detention.

Every penny raised will help people get out of detention.

Donate now: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/bail-for-...

Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · May 19

Make some noise for our Hackney Half Heroes! 🏅💙👏

Thank you & congratulations to our incredible team of 25 runners who smashed the #HackneyHalf yesterday — raising over £11,000 for our work.

Read more & sponsor here: www.biduk.org/articles/hac...

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · May 15

Our Hackney Half heroes run this Sunday! 🏃💙

They’ve raised £8K to fund legal advice for people in detention — can you help them hit £10K?

Donate here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/hac...

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · May 13

To warn of an ‘island of strangers’ while fuelling division is hypocritical & dangerous.

Yet, across the UK, people are coming together to resist and stand up for justice and welcome. That’s the future we believe in.

Read our statement on the Govt’s immigration plans: www.biduk.org/articles/dou...

www.biduk.org

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Apr 29

Powerful email from a family we reunited after securing bail for their father.

No child should have to grow up without a parent because of detention or deportation.

Every bail grant at BID shows that when we come together, justice can win.

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Bail for Immigration Detainees @biddetention.bsky.social · Apr 22

🚨 Urgent call out please share 🚨

We are in urgent need of a probono immigration barrister / IAA Level 3 advisor to represent our client at Yarl’s Wood in person at 10am on Friday 25 April.

If you are able to help please email [email protected].

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Apr 14

In order to create a fair and humane immigration system, the Government still needs to make some key amendments to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.

Read a new joint briefing from the Coalition for Asylum Rights and Justice:

publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/ne...

New joint briefing on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - Public Law Project

The Coalition for Asylum Rights and Justice presents a new briefing for the Report Stage of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

publiclawproject.org.uk

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