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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 3d

From last week: Briefing: is the modern slavery identification system in the UK being misused? | Sonia Lenegan

Briefing: is the modern slavery identification system in the UK being misused? - Free Movement

The Home Secretary has claimed (as have many of the last several of them) that the modern slavery identification process is "being misused" and has used this

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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 3d

Helpful summary and analysis of the UK's 1-in-1-out deal with France, by Eric Fripp.

opiniojuris.org/2025/10/03/t...

The Agreement Between the UK and France on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys

[Eric Fripp is a Barrister at 36 Public & Human Rights, part of the 36 Group, Gray’s Inn, London and Senior Visiting Fellow for the Refugee Law Initiative, School of Advanced Study, University …

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Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion @institute-si.bsky.social · 7d

📄 @enstatelessness.bsky.social new briefing highlights issues for #stateless #Palestinians in the UK, including family reunification, detention & expulsion. It is designed to support lawyers & advocates working to uphold the #RightToNationality👉https://tinyurl.com/wktnjka2

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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 5d

University of London Institute of Historical Research event: 28 October, 5.30pm: 'Structural displacement and enforced immobility: Palestinian refugee history in Gaza since 1948'

www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Structural displacement and enforced immobility: Palestinian refugee history in Gaza since 1948

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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 5d

The University of London is hosting various events to honour Black history month.

8 October: Film Screening - We Were Here: The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe: ials.sas.ac.uk/events/black...

More info here: www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/sect...

Black History Month 2025 Film Screening - We Were Here: The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe. Directed by Fred Kuwornu.

ials.sas.ac.uk

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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · 13d

New on the #RLI blog: 'Opening doors and preventing childhood statelessness' by @cynthiaorchard.bsky.social, Manager of the @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social and an individual member of the European Network on Statelessness.

rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/09/26/o...

#Statelessness #Children #Citizenship

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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 29d

We started our autumn training (for approximately 100 new volunteers total) with a fantastic group today! Really great to have so many students and commercial lawyers keen to work on fresh claims for asylum with our Clinic!

Welcome to all our new volunteers!

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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join us for the first seminar of our 16th International Refugee Law Seminar Series:

'Fit for the future? Climate change, global crises and the capacity of refugee law', 25 September, 6pm, Senate House

rli.sas.ac.uk/events/fit-f...

#RefugeeLaw #ClimateChange #HumanRights #RLI #SeminarSeries

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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · Sep 4

Are you a consultant with an interest in the #refugee and #displacement field?

We’re hiring! We're looking for a short-term consultant #fundraiser with existing strong connections to charitable trusts, #law firms and other potential donors.

Learn more and apply here:
rli.sas.ac.uk/get-involved...

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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · Sep 4

Latest post from us: Refugee family reunion route closed in statement of changes: HC 1298 | Sonia Lenegan

Refugee family reunion route closed in statement of changes: HC 1298 - Free Movement

As trailed earlier in the week, the refugee family reunion route will be “suspended” as of 3pm today as set out in the statement of changes just published.

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · Sep 4

💔⏰ As of 3pm today, family reunion has been suspended.⁣ Just days after it was announced.
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It will now be even more difficult for women to reunite with their children, their partners and loved ones.⁣
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Removing family reunion is cruelty beyond words.

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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · Jul 15

Meanwhile, the FCDO travel advice still says "FCDO advises against all travel to Syria due to the ongoing conflict and unpredictable security conditions." (last updated 15 June 2025).

Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · Jul 15

The UK Home Office is to resume processing of protection claims by Syrians and has published new country information on Syria. Careful consideration of safety of return for individual applicants is needed.

Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · Jul 14

Latest post from us: Processing of Syrian asylum claims to resume | Sonia Lenegan

Processing of Syrian asylum claims to resume - Free Movement

Following a statement made by the Minister for Border Security and Asylum earlier today, the Home Office is to resume processing of Syrian protection claims

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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · Jul 1

New #RLI Policy Brief Series on Externalisation edited by Mariana Gkliati and Stephen Phillips

1. 'What is Externalisation?'
2. 'Border Externalisation: Pullback and Pushback Practices'

Read them here: rli.sas.ac.uk/about-us/wor...

#Externalisation #Asylum #Migrants #Refugees #BorderControls

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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · Jul 2

Apply to our MA in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies from the University of London!

Apply by 1 August for the October 2025 start:

www.london.ac.uk/study/course...

#Refugees #RefugeeProtection #ForcedMigration

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Odysseus Network @odysseusnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 3

❗Vacancy: we are recruiting a young graduate or professional with a legal background to fill a remunerated traineeship as Research and Project Assistant.

Deadline for applications: July 15, 2025 midnight

odysseus-network.eu/vacancies/

Vacancies - Odysseus Network

Research and Project Assistant The Odysseus Academic Network is recruiting a young graduate or professional with a legal background to fill a remunerated traineeship position as Research and Project A...

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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · Jun 19

We're very grateful to our staff, volunteers, funders, referral partners, Governing Board, and all who support our vital work!

For anyone who may want to make a donation - details are on the website! 🙏

Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · Jun 19

Our annual report for 2024-25 is available on our website, just in time for #WorldRefugeeDay.

Highlights: successful outcomes in 77% of cases for which we have received decisions and 100% of our cases which have gone to appeal: rli.sas.ac.uk/projects-0/r...

#RefugeesWelcome

Refugee Law Clinic

The UoL's Refugee Law Clinic provides pro bono legal advice for refugee clients based on a model of Clinical Legal Education for its diverse student body.

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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · Jun 5

We're celebrating the Clinic's 5th Anniversary at our summer event on 23 June! 🎉

We help vulnerable people who've been through the UK's asylum system but have ongoing protection needs.

If you'd like to attend, it is essential to book in advance by 9 June: rli.sas.ac.uk/events/refug...

Refugee Law Clinic 5th Anniversary Summer Event 2025

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Refugee Council @refugeecouncil.bsky.social · May 23

Yesterday the Govt issued statistics relating to refugees and people seeking asylum in Britain.

Here we break down the most important figures and explain what they mean🧐

www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/stay-informe...

Top facts from the latest statistics on refugees and people seeking asylum - Refugee Council

Here are our top facts based on the UK Government's latest immigration statistics for the year ending March 2025.

www.refugeecouncil.org.uk

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Refugee Council @refugeecouncil.bsky.social · May 27

People are living in agonising - and indefinite - limbo because of Government's freeze on asylum applications from Syria 💔

This is not right.

Government must start processing claims again on a case-by-case basis, starting with claims unrelated to the previous regime.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Call for freeze on Syrian asylum claims to end as thousands still in limbo

The UK paused processing of Syrian claims five months ago, following the fall of President Assad.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Refugee Action @refugeeaction.bsky.social · May 13

The debrief. Why this parliament must lift the ban on work for people seeking asylum.

Got 5 mins? Read our full report with the Lift The Ban coalition: www.refugee-action.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Got 60 seconds spare? Read this thread! 🧵

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · May 7

📢BREAKING

Our report #SafetyAndSurvival uncovers shocking findings about the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum.

Instead of finding safety, women are retraumatised and harmed.

www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... [Content warning: rape, sexual assault, suicidality]

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Women for Refugee Women : Safety and Survival: How the Work Ban Fuels Violence Against Women Seeking Asylum

New research uncovers how the work ban harms women seeking safety in the UK, placing them at risk of abuse and exploitation.

www.refugeewomen.co.uk

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Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile @baobabsurvivors.bsky.social · May 15

Do you have experience advocating for vulnerable young people to access their rights and entitlements?

Are you a fighter? 💪

We are looking for a Casework volunteer to start asap with us.

👉 Details on our volunteering page here: www.baobabsurvivors.org/about/jobs/

Jobs and volunteering - Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile

Baobab is a thriving community of support for young refugees victims of human rights abuses, based in North London. Are you a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist or a Clinical Psychologist? Find curr...

www.baobabsurvivors.org

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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · May 24

Our Supervising Lawyers will be contributing to this excellent training opportunity for country experts, led by our colleague Dr Victorie Knox of the Refugee Law Initiative.

Sign up for the 30 June session, or register interest for a later session.

Please share widely!

Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · Apr 30

NEW Expert Witness Training 👇 👇 👇 The #RLI is launching training on how to write expert witness country reports to in relation to asylum claims.

First session: 30 June 2025. Register by 5 June: rli.sas.ac.uk/study-us/sho...

#ExpertWitnessReports #Immigration #AsylumClaims #AsylumTribunals

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