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[A] 'Shetland's humanity'
2 Jul 06 - 34 items
[B] 'do no harm, Shaming destitution, nightmares continue'
30 Jun 06 - 63 items
[C] 'UN criticises Home Office, What am I living for?, forms of slavery'
28 Jun 06 - 58 items
[D] How to cancel or change your subscription to asylumpolicy.info
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[A] 'Shetland's humanity'
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Lead: - 'Shetland's humanity'
Shetland's humanity shames Whitehall
immigration officers dropped in and took him back to jail. Thanks to an
error at the Home Office, he is paying for his stupid, youthful mistake
a second time. His deportation hearing is set to take place in North
Shields, Tyneside, on Friday.
Makao's case is terrifying but, I suspect, not extraordinary
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1810838,00.html
Rally helps to keep up the pressure
http://www.shetlandtoday.co.uk/Shetlandtimes/content_details.asp?ContentID=19575
01: UK
2 Jul 06
Asylum-seeker barred by UK jailed in Syria
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1810802,00.html
Call to halt exploitation of illegal workers
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1810806,00.html
Frank Field: Still thinking the unthinkable
Profile: Devout Christian and fervent admirer of Lady Thatcher, the
outspoken Labour MP has fanned further controversy, this time over
immigration.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/7days/story/0,,1810702,00.html
If you take liberties, then make a good case for it
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/politics/story/0,,1810790,00.html
Now, it's even considered seditious to read my article
The arrest of Steve Jago under anti-terror laws convinces me to support
David Cameron's plan for a home-grown bill of rights.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1810937,00.html
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JUSTICE welcomes debate on 'home-grown' Bill of Rights but identifies
several difficulties with the proposals put forward by Conservative
leader David Cameron.
(PDF)
http://www.justice.org.uk/images/pdfs/bill%20of%20rights%20press%20release%2026%20june%202006.pdf
Fear of UK backlash on Afghan war
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,1810735,00.html
1 Jul 06
Exiled islanders face appeal by government
Foreign Office to appeal against a ruling that would have allowed
islanders of Diego Garcia to return to their homes.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,1810155,00.html
Islanders lose benefits challenge
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,175-2251804,00.html
Bombs, war, fear: just what kids need
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,175-2245291,00.html
Argentina ups the ante in new battle over Falklands
http://www.guardian.co.uk/falklands/story/0,,1810397,00.html
The Somme: a march to certain death
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2251222,00.html
30 Jun 06
Multi-agency letter calls on government to give free healthcare
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/2006/jun06/relea0606_8.htm
02: World
Whatever happened to ... Radovan Karadzic?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1810143,00.html
Migrants sent $173 billion to their home countries in 2005, UN meeting
told
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=19055&Cr=migrant&Cr1=
U.N.: Mixed Start for New Human Rights Council
Body Must Be Even-handed in Addressing Rights Crises
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/06/30/global13685.htm
Annan laments Darfur 'nightmare'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/5136610.stm
Congo's jungle terrorists disband
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,1810725,00.html
Cuba: Fidel's battle for the Elian generation
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,1810726,00.html
France drops plan to 'hunt down' immigrants' children
http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=958802006
Iraq: Baghdad market blast kills scores
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/5136028.stm
Israel/Occupied Territories: Deliberate attacks a war crime
http://news.amnesty.org/index/ENGMDE150612006
Israel/Occupied Territories: Israel's act of war is inexcusable
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1810752,00.html
Israel/Occupied Territories: Palestinian PM's HQ bombed
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/5137768.stm
Nepal rebel says no more war
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/5134162.stm
Spain: 59 held after demonstration against detention centres
http://www.statewatch.org/news/2006/jun/06-detention-protest.htm
Tibetans fear 'cultural genocide' from Chinese railway
http://www.guardian.co.uk/china/story/0,,1810344,00.html
US soldiers accused of rape and murder of Iraqi family
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article1152079.ece
Zimbabwe frees apartheid spies
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/5137566.stm
03: Europe
04: Events
The IAS London Conference - 24th July 2006. Book today!
http://www.iasuk.org/C2B/msg/index.asp?ID=17
05: Rise festival
Rise: London United Week
1 to 8 July
The Mayor of London's Rise Week 2006 profiles events that celebrate the
capital's diversity and oppose racism, and which lead to the free Rise:
London United Festival in Finsbury Park on 8 July.
Included in the week are a wide variety of events in boroughs,
galleries, theatres, museums, music venues, arts and community centres,
parks and public spaces, all of which reflect the vibrant multi-cultural
nature of the city. Events are open for all to enjoy and many are free
unless otherwise indicated.
* Exhibitions
http://www.london.gov.uk/rise/week/exhibitions.jsp
* Family events
http://www.london.gov.uk/rise/week/family.jsp
* Festivals
http://www.london.gov.uk/rise/week/festivals.jsp
* Film
http://www.london.gov.uk/rise/week/film.jsp
* Music, arts and theatre
http://www.london.gov.uk/rise/week/music-theatre.jsp
* Talks
http://www.london.gov.uk/rise/week/talks.jsp
* Events for young people
http://www.london.gov.uk/rise/week/young-people.jsp
06: Meeting: Iraq Occupation Focus
7pm, 13th July at the Indian YMCA,
41 Fitzroy Square, W1.
We are very pleased that Hassan Juma'a, President of the General Union
of Oil Workers in Basra, will be our guest speaker at our next meeting
on Thursday 13 July, 7.30pm, Indian YMCA, 41 Fitzroy Square, WC1
(nearest tube Warren Street).
Hassan is a friend and supporter of IOF. We were inspired by his speech
at the teach-in last year. This is a very important time for the GUOE -
its bank account has been frozen and it is subject to repressive laws
restricting public sector trade union activity. The GUOE needs our
support and we need to be informed about trade union struggles, and
daily life in Basra.
http://www.iraqoccupationfocus.org.uk/
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Lead: - 'do no harm, Shaming destitution, nightmares continue'
Research report: Shaming destitution
NASS section 4 support for failed asylum seekers who are temporarily
unable to leave the UK
28 page PDF
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/shaming_destitution.pdf
NHS turns away failed asylum seekers with cancer
http://society.guardian.co.uk/asylumseekers/story/0,,1808244,00.html
Policy that denies healthcare must end
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/2006/jun06/relea0606_7.htm
Research report: First do no harm: denying healthcare to people whose
asylum claims have failed
22 page PDF
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/downloads/rc_reports/Health_access_report_jun06.pdf
Yorkshire asylum child's nightmares continue
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/2006/jun06/relea0606_6.htm
Scrap policy of refusing NHS treatment to failed asylum seekers, says
charity
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2006/06/29/54773/Scrap+policy+of+refusing+NHS+treatment+to+failed+asylum+seekers%2c+says.html
01: UK
30 Jun 06
Geldof says richest countries' pledge to end poverty in Africa still not
honoured
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/politics/article1147229.ece
Fine judgments
In the US and the UK, politicians have been cavalier in insisting that
terrorism justifies departure from due process.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/leaders/story/0,,1809306,00.html
29 Jun 06
Glasgow strikes asylum agreement
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/5131454.stm
Keep Victoria, Christiana, and Daniel Safe in Leeds Campaign
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/newszine71/Victoria.htm
Jury's out on Clarke sacking, says Blunkett
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Politics/homeaffairs/story/0,,1809114,00.html
Russian winners of Amnesty journalism award voice concerns in meeting
with UK human rights minister
http://www.amnesty.org.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=17010
Refugees band together to make positive contribution
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.813328.0.refugees_band_together_to_make_positive_contribution.php
Blair laid bare: the article that may get you arrested
In the guise of fighting terrorism and maintaining public order, Tony
Blair's Government has quietly and systematically taken power from
Parliament and the British people
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1129827.ece
High Court quashes control orders on Iraqis
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/legal/article1129703.ece
Et tu, Jack?
How Straw could put the knife in over Blair's biggest blunder
Whether or not he delivers the death blow depends on whether America
attacks Iran
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,173-2248088,00.html
Police and Justice Bill - Two new briefings for House of Lords Committee
stage
We have produced two briefings on the Police and Justice Bill for
Committee Stage in the House of Lords, one focussing on the Rendition
amendment.
http://www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk/resources/policy-papers/main.shtml
28 Jun 06
NASS Benefits will be Reinstated Automatically for families who refused
to move
http://www.paih.org/archive/campaigns/YMCA/forcedremovalstoymca.htm
Control orders ruled illegal
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Politics/homeaffairs/story/0,,1808088,00.html
Son’s brave sea rescue
A heroic ferry worker has spoken of the moment he braved choppy waters
to save the lives of 22 drowning refugees.
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.810261.0.sons_brave_sea_rescue.php
Research with refugees
http://www.irr.org.uk/2006/june/ha000029.html
Festival gets in the mix
http://icsouthlondon.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200southlondonheadlines/tm_objectid=17304757%26method=full%26siteid=50100%26headline=festival%2dgets%2din%2dthe%2dmix-name_page.html
Birthday wish for freedom
Coventry Refugee Centre is fighting to keep a Congolese asylum seeker in
the UK, claiming that she could face danger and sexual violence if
deported.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2006/june/ha000031.html
Ilengela Must Stay Campaign
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/newszine71/ilengela.html
Ex-minister's immigration warning
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/5119892.stm
Language a problem for immigrants
http://www.peterboroughnow.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=845&ArticleID=1593012
02: World
UNHCR warns on Uzbek refugee
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/5125470.stm
Beyond Victimhood: Women’s Peacebuilding in Sudan, Congo and Uganda
http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?l=1&id=4185
Dutch government collapses in the wake of immigration row over MP
http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=954182006
World's highest railway - triumph of engineering or death knell for
Tibet?
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/asia/article1147215.ece
The west's new Russophobia
http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1809314,00.html
Rich countries have failed to keep their Live8 promises
http://www.guardian.co.uk/g8/story/0,,1809428,00.html
East Timor: Australian troops patrol East Timor capital
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,1807883,00.html
Iraqis in anti-terror row 'are al-Qaida agents'
http://www.guardian.co.uk/terrorism/story/0,,1809596,00.html
Ireland: Call for non-EU spouses' rights
http://u.tv/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=74675&pt=n
Israel/Occupied Territories: Israeli missiles pound Gaza into new Dark
Age in 'collective punishment'
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article1129750.ece
Israel/Occupied Territories: War or peace? Israeli jets strike. Hamas
set to accept two-state solution
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article1115913.ece
Israel/Occupied Territories: In Gaza, foes and families can only dig in
to wait for attacks — or talks
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2250162,00.html
Kuwait: Women of Kuwait take part in election for first time
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article1147223.ece
Malta: Over 250 illegal immigrants arrive in Malta, two dead
http://www.eubusiness.com/afp/060628090838.uq9tcxip
Russia rejects 40 foreign NGOs
http://www.guardian.co.uk/russia/article/0,,1809588,00.html
Sri Lanka: Over half a million displaced people suffer effects of
intensifying violence
http://news.amnesty.org/index/ENGASA370172006
Sudan/Chad: International action needed to protect civilians from
cross-border attacks
http://news.amnesty.org/index/ENGAFR540282006
Syria fires on Israeli jets
http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,,1808135,00.html
Syria claims'provocation' as warplanes buzz President
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article1129755.ece
Thailand: Further information on Fear of forcible return: At least 231
ethnic Hmong Laotian refugees
http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGASA390082006
US: Guantánamo trials ruled illegal
http://www.guardian.co.uk/guantanamo/story/0,,1809111,00.html
US must release prisoners or allow fair trials after Supreme Court
ruling
http://www.amnesty.org.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=17011
US: Class action suit filed v. Medicaid immigration law
http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/newsarticle.aspx?type=healthNews&storyid=2006-06-28T184725Z_01_N28443688_RTRIDST_0_HEALTH-IMMIGRATION-DC.XML&src=rss
03: Europe
Row over proposal for 'European Home Office'
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2248671,00.html
04: Events
The Distance We Have Travelled - An art and film exhibition documenting
oral histories from members of Manchester's Somali, Afghani and Kurdish
refugee communties. The exhibition will be at the Angels, Gorton
Monastery between 15th-19th June and at the Zion Community Resource,
Hulme between 22nd-27th June 2006.
Weds 28th June – 1.30-5.00pm
Thurs 29th June – 1.30-5.00pm
Friday 30th June – 10am – 5p
Monday 3rd July -10am - 1.30pm
Tues 4th July – 1.30 – 5pm
http://www.racearchive.org.uk/news/thedistance.html
05: Prison report hits home: The Zahid Mubarek Inquiry
a non-statutory public inquiry into the murder of Zahid Mubarek at
Feltham Young Offender Institution on Tuesday 21 March 2000.
http://www.zahidmubarekinquiry.org.uk/
The Inquiry Report: Summary and recommendations
http://www.zahidmubarekinquiry.org.uk/article.asp?c=520&aid=3794
The Inquiry Report:
http://www.zahidmubarekinquiry.org.uk/article.asp?c=374&aid=2848
The Chairman's Statement:
http://www.zahidmubarekinquiry.org.uk/article.asp?c=395&aid=3719
Analysis: Prison report hits home
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5130368.stm
06: A very private business: migration and domestic work
This paper examines demand for domestic work in private households,
whether there is a specific demand for migrant domestic workers, and if
there is why this should be.
http://www.compas.ox.ac.uk/publications/wp-06-28.shtml
07: Laws to safeguard prisoners of war, civilians and the wounded
Guantánamo ruling
PDF
http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-files/Guardian/documents/2006/06/29/05-184.pdf
Fine judgments
In the US and the UK, politicians have been cavalier in insisting that
terrorism justifies departure from due process.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/leaders/story/0,,1809306,00.html
US: Guantánamo trials ruled illegal
http://www.guardian.co.uk/guantanamo/story/0,,1809111,00.html
US must release prisoners or allow fair trials after Supreme Court
ruling
http://www.amnesty.org.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=17011
Laws to safeguard prisoners of war, civilians and the wounded
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article1147206.ece
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Lead: - 'UN criticises Home Office, What am I living for?,
forms of slavery'
A Report on Destitute Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Living on the Streets of Leicester
Next year there will be celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary
of the abolition of the slave trade ... we need to consider the social
action that brought about this change in 1807 - we still have forms
of slavery in these destitute people, child soldiers, human trifficking.
What are we doing about this now?
http://www.leicester.anglican.org/bsr/destitution.html
Church finds refugees on streets
Failed asylum seekers are living rough on the streets of
Leicester
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicestershire/5114610.stm
UN criticises Home Office over refugees
It warned that the dismissive and disbelieving attitude of Home Office
officials could lead to hundreds of refugees being returned to face
torture and execution in their own countries.
The report will add to the growing sense of crisis at the Home Office
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1115896.ece
01: UK
28 Jun 06
The real message of the World Cup
Groups such as Migration Watch could be put to use reporting on villages
that had no Costa Ricans
http://comment.independent.co.uk/columnists_m_z/mark_steel/article1114446.ece
Bank's new account targets immigrants
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1894532.html?menu=
Two British marines killed in Afghanistan grenade attack
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1115931.ece
Straw to call for end to Prime Minister's Royal Prerogative on war
Jack Straw, the Leader of the House of Commons, will today suggest that
MPs be given a vote in Parliament in the event of Britain going to war.
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1115935.ece
27 Jun 06
Refugees tell of misery at eviction bid
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/hi/news/5054140.html
Asylum seekers were opposed to being moved from their homes
A controversial dispersal of asylum seekers living in an area of Glasgow
has been postponed for three months.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/5121982.stm
Hunger strike: Joint statement issued by the Colnbrook IRC detainee's
forum
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2006/06/343658.html
The true face of Asylum
http://living.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=935032006
1m will hear story of Welsh in US
http://icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/regionalnews/tm_objectid=17297831%26method=full%26siteid=50142%26headline=1m%2dwill%2dhear%2dstory%2dof%2dwelsh%2din%2dus%2d-name_page.html
Clarke accuses Blair of lacking 'direction'
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1099176.ece
Angry man bites 'attack dog'
Charles Clarke could no longer suppress his liberal instincts. His
successor suffered the consequences
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,171-2244370,00.html
Blair denies 'Howe moment'
Criticism from Clarke continues to reverberate around Westminster.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Politics/homeaffairs/story/0,,1807059,00.html
Migration statistics 'inadequate'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5119866.stm
26 Jun 06
Syria: Rejected asylum-seeker deported from UK sentenced to 12 years’
imprisonment after unfair trial
http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE240462006
UN international day in support of victims of torture
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2006/06/26/54704/UN+international+day+in+support+of+victims+of+torture.html
Neighbours in appeal to let mum and sons stay
http://www.sunderlandtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=1107&ArticleID=1588926
Giving a voice to the community
http://iccoventry.icnetwork.co.uk/0150business/0100news/tm_objectid=17294440%26method=full%26siteid=50003%26headline=giving%2da%2dvoice%2dto%2dthe%2dcommunity%2d-name_page.html
Migrants made to wait extra year
Ministers are accused of hostility towards 200,000 skilled workers who
want to settle in Britain
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,170-2243301,00.html
Local authorities ignoring duties to promote equality
Legal requirements to eliminate discrimination and promote equality
ignored by nine out of 10 local authorities.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Politics/localgovernment/story/0,,1806122,00.html
Ulster justice system 'institutionally racist'
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Northern_Ireland/Story/0,,1806515,00.html
We could never make poverty history overnight
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1096454.ece
One year on, vow to make poverty history in Africa has hollow ring
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,170-2243428,00.html
Cameron pledges to scrap Human Rights Act in constitutional review
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1096457.ece
Failure over G8 pledges 'has left millions to die'
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/africa/article1096453.ece
We'll beat you again, Afghans warn British
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,1806029,00.html
25 Jun 06
Action urged on far-right website
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/5102836.stm
02: World
Sorry seems to be the easiest word
Canada is apologising to its immigrant communities for their treatment
in the past.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,,1806477,00.html
Dealing against the poor
As the WTO nears the end of talks the developing world is set to suffer
http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/john_hilary/2006/06/crunch_time_at_the_wto.html
If wanton murder is essential to the US campaign in Iraq, it's time to
leave
http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1805802,00.html
The perils of underestimating Ahmadinejad
http://www.guardian.co.uk/iran/story/0,,1806451,00.html
The Guantanamo suicides reopen a festering question of medical ethics
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,170-2243225,00.html
US to deploy missiles in Japan
http://www.guardian.co.uk/japan/story/0,,1806317,00.html
Peru's leader is a lap dog of the US, claims Chavez
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article1096399.ece
2 Million Ugandans Living in Refugee Camps
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5912344,00.html
Iraq: Bombs kill 40 as insurgents contact Iraqi Government
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article1099165.ece
Iran's Jews learn to live with Ahmadinejad
http://www.guardian.co.uk/iran/story/0,,1807160,00.html
Israel/Occupied Territories: Hamas seals deal on Israel
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,172-2246587,00.html
Israel/Occupied Territories: War or peace? Israeli jets strike. Hamas
set to accept two-state solution
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article1115913.ece
Malta: Police, soldiers injured in Malta migrants riot
http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/newsarticle.aspx?type=worldNews&storyid=2006-06-27T214325Z_01_L27451398_RTRUKOC_0_UK-MALTA-RIOT.xml&src=rss
Mexico: Candidates Must Address Murders of Women
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/06/26/mexico13623.htm
Serbia S: In Kosovo's Shadow
http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?l=1&id=4184
Somalia: Mogadishu's miracle
After 16 years of chaos, the Somali capital's streets are quiet.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,1805807,00.html
Sri Lanka on brink of civil war after killing of general
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/asia/article1099168.ece
Sudan pulls plug on UN operations in war-torn Darfur
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/africa/article1096412.ece
US: Court Stands Ground on Immigration Measure
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5913301,00.html
03: Europe
Europe: Governments Must End Renditions, Illegal Detentions
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/06/26/eu13625.htm
EU members urged to admit to CIA renditions
http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,1807444,00.html
04: Events
Pride comes to London
A vibrant celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life,
the Pride season runs throughout the summer in cities across the UK. On
Saturday 1 July Europe's largest Pride parade comes to London and
promises to attract activists from all over the world. There will be up
to 80 floats, 200 costumed groups, music, dancing and an atmosphere to
rival the Rio Carnival.
http://www.amnesty.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=10528
05: ninemillion.org
UNHCR is launching a global campaign on World Refugee Day:
ninemillion.org.
http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/partners/opendoc.htm?tbl=PARTNERS&id=4492c4e92
06: Launch of RefBlog
a series of blogs authored by ICAR staff
http://www.icar.org.uk/?lid=5778
07: Young People and Asylum – Fighting for Justice
Hackney Refugee & Migrant Support Group
Day School
Saturday 15 July 10.00- 4.30
The Old Fire Station 61 Leswin Road Stoke Newington London N16
Asylum seeking children in the UK are particularly hard hit by the UK’s
draconian immigration policy.
Around 2000 children are imprisoned in detention centres each year –
some for up to 9 months
Many unaccompanied children seeking asylum live in inappropriate
placements with no adult to care for them.
Many are not receiving adequate support
On reaching 18 young people may be sent back to their countries of
origin despite having no more connections there.
WORKSHOPS
The Law on young people and those reaching 18
Social and Health needs, policy and provision
Children in detention
Campaigning for young asylum seekers’ rights - with Channel 4 film
on unaccompanied minors reaching 18
£5.00/£3.00 concessions
Hackney Refugee and Migrant Support Group
hrmsgroup at googlemail.com
07791 991416
08: Should we replace the Human Rights Act?
Cameron's constitutional revolution
"...potentially revolutionary challenge to the British constitution that
no one should ignore
http://www.guardian.co.uk/leaders/story/0,,1806550,00.html
Ken Clarke brands Cameron plan for Bill of Rights as 'xenophobic'
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1116626.ece
Enshrine these rights
With no consultation, the public didn't buy into the Human Rights Act.
We can correct that now.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1806651,00.html
Response to Conservative bid to scrap Human Rights Act
Director of Liberty Shami Chakrabarti said "Liberty welcomes any
constructive conversation about how best to protect our rights and
freedoms. But those who want to tear up the protections we already have
must have a far clearer vision of what would replace them than what
we’ve seen today.”
http://www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk/press/2006/response-to-conservative-bid-to-scrap-hra.shtml
Cameron's plan to overturn rights laws labelled 'complete nonsense'
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1099173.ece
We should have a Bill of Rights to stop MPs meddling, say Tories
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,170-2243450,00.html
Eight reasons why we need the Human Rights Act
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/legal/article1099172.ece
Should we replace the Human Rights Act?
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/legal/article1099174.ece
09: How to get good asylum advice
# Why should you get advice?
# Dos and don'ts of getting advice
# The mistakes people make...
# Top tips
# If you're not happy with your solicitor/adviser
# How to find good advice
http://www.advicenow.org.uk/asylumadvice
10: Reflecting Asylum in London’s communities
‘Reflecting Asylum’ by contrast finds that London’s papers overall show
more accurate, balanced and community sensitive reporting. It includes a
model of good practice for all press coverage of asylum seekers and
refugees.
download full report
(PDF)
http://www.icar.org.uk/bob_html/02_gla_report/Reflecting_Asylum_Report.pdf
Summary:
http://www.icar.org.uk/bob_html/02_gla_report/Reflecting_Asylum_Summary.pdf
11: Stop shuttling asylum seeking children around Europe
Children seeking asylum are being put in danger by an EU regulation
allowing them to be sent from one country to another, the Refugee
Council says today.
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2006/06/27/54708/Stop+shuttling+asylum+seeking+children+around+Europe%2c+says+Refugee.html
European agencies call for reform of Dublin II Regulation
ECRE member agencies have today sent a public letter to European
Commissioner Frattini challenging the EU's 'Dublin Rules'. The agencies
state that these rules put the lives of people fleeing persecution at
risk and cause unecessary suffering. They urge Frattini to look again at
the legislation and address its shortcomings.
(Word doc)
http://www.ecre.org/news/dubletpr.doc
Copy of letter
(PDF)
http://www.ecre.org/statements/Dublet.pdf
On the rebound - stop sending asylum-seeking children from one country
to another
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/2006/jun06/relea0606_5.htm
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