[noborders-brum] 'Call, Condemning, Charter, commemorate, complaints, contempt' - 20 Feb 07 - 75 items (approx)

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01: UK
02: Jobs
03: World
04: Events
05: Europe
06: Women for Refugee Women
07: Independent assessment of IND
08: Human rights: transforming services?
09: UK Borders Bill, Notice of amendments
10: Latest evidence - The Treatment of Asylum Seekers
11: Metropolitan Police and an opportunity for dialogue
12: Lobby of Parliament - English for Speakers of Other Languages
13: Home office pilot underway? For children who seek asylum alone, 
     Fight welfare apartheid!   
14: How to cancel or change your subscription to www.frankslist.info


Lead: 'Call, Condemning, Charter, commemorate, complaints, contempt'

No forced 'Charter Flights' to DR Congo 
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/02/362830.html

DR Congo: Child soldier recruitment continues 
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/IRIN/e1c054c8bf2fbeae2356fb5b21ad1758.htm

Call to improve immigration units
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6378015.stm

Lunar House, Electric House (short-term holding facilities)
http://inspectorates.homeoffice.gov.uk/hmiprisons/inspect_reports/irc-inspections.html/Lunar_and_Electric_House-201.pdf

Centre 'must address health needs of immigrants'
http://www.kent-online.co.uk/news/default.asp?article_id=30955&startrecord=-1.#IND

As Britain prepares to commemorate 200 years since the abolition of the
slave trade, a new photographic exhibition focuses on human trafficking
in the UK today.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/07/in_pictures_slave_britain/html/1.stm
Link:
Slave Britain
http://www.slavebritain.org.uk/

Polish immigrants voice complaints of work exploitation
http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=16&id=272252007

Privacy row as checks on phones and e-mails hit 439,000
The Prime Minister’s ambitions for ID cards seems to grow as public
confidence in the scheme diminishes. This will become a national
suspects database.”
On the 450,000 data requests, she said: “There is a creeping contempt
for our personal privacy.”
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article1409395.ece

Asylum From Homophobia: Urgent Support Needed 
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/02/362564.html

Ovation for Gay Iraqi at London ‘Faith’ Conference
Condemning the refusal of the British and US governments to grant asylum
to many refugees from the homophobic and sectarian violence in Iraq
http://www.ukgaynews.org.uk/Archive/07/Feb/1903.htm

Iraqi leaders OK gay pogroms
http://www.gay.com/news/election/article.html?2007/02/20/2

Violence against Schoolgirls
Sexual Violence in Schools: South Africa and Zambia Insecurity and
Attacks on Schools: Afghanistan and Iraq Harassment and Violence against
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Students: The United States 
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2007/02/15/global15342.htm

01: UK

20 Feb 07

Students sleep outside to help asylum seekers
http://www.leedstoday.net/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2060912&SectionID=39

Human rights activist is accused of spying by Angola
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/africa/article2287048.ece

'Racist slur' council to get training
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/region_wide/2007/02/20/a39faff0-7658-4317-81da-984f7b3f5aad.lpf

ID fingerprints plan under fire 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6378999.stm
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Identity cards
I am not arguing that we should abolish human rights.
In the debate, I held up to the Home Secretary George Orwell's book
"1984" and said, "This is the kind of world that you will introduce to
this country."
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200607/cmhansrd/cm070219/debtext/70219-0001.htm#0702193000009
Link:
http://www.georgeorwell.org.uk

Blair in new ID card controversy
PM says police would be able to use national database to check
fingerprints found at crime scenes.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Politics/homeaffairs/story/0,,2017401,00.html

My weapons were for imminent civil war, says ex-BNP candidate
http://www.guardian.co.uk/farright/story/0,,2016933,00.html

Irish detainees exempted in deportation of foreign prisoners
http://www.guardian.co.uk/prisons/story/0,,2016943,00.html


19 Feb 07 

Asylum seekers forced to leave home
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/display.var.1202596.0.asylum_seekers_forced_to_leave_home.php

Stop treating asylum seekers as “non-humans”, say protestors
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/press/2007/February/20070219.htm

Rule barring appeal irrational
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/reports/article1403675.ece

It's all rights on the night
Migrant workers in Edinburgh who think they are being exploited will be
provided with key information tonight.
http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=16&id=268262007

The rise of the BNP is a threat to democracy - so why is it being
legitimised?
http://www.naar.org.uk/newspages/070219.asp

Norwich to become 'city of refuge'
http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED19%20Feb%202007%2008%3A03%3A40%3A820

Meyer fights back as PCC comes under increasing scrutiny
http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/article/190207/meyer_pcc_interview

Are the UK's immigration policies racist?
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Are_the_UKs_immigration_policies_racist_/articleshow/1639470.cms

The Big One - Red Nose Day 2007
http://www.easier.com/view/Lifestyle/Entertainment/Staying_In/article-101087.html

Uganda sheds a tear as Last King revives painful past
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/africa/article1403544.ece

18 Feb 07

Control order quashed - on human rights grounds and for failure to
consider criminal prosecution
http://www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/news_detail.cfm?iNewsID=202

02: Jobs

Sorry none today

03: World

Clash between Islam and west is political, poll finds
http://www.guardian.co.uk/religion/Story/0,,2016643,00.html
Poll:
(PDF)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/19_02_07_islam.pdf

Violence against Child Domestic Workers
Violence against Child Domestic Workers Physical Abuse Sexual Harassment
and Assault Psychological Abuse Forced Labor Trafficking Recommendations 
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2007/02/20/global15343.htm

Indonesia, Malaysia: Overhaul Labor Agreement on Domestic Workers 
Proposed Malaysian Migrants Bill Would Violate Basic Freedoms
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2007/02/20/indone15370.htm

Genocide prisoners freed in bold experiment to end years of hatred
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/africa/article1409301.ece

Cluster Munitions: Governments to Discuss New Treaty
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2007/02/20/global15362.htm

Ministers in dual-passports row
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article1409280.ece

Afghan war crimes amnesty passed 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/6379587.stm

Algeria: Human Rights Lawyers Tried on Dubious Charges
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2007/02/20/algeri15360.htm

China's green pledges are as deep as a coat of paint
http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,2016816,00.html

Cuba lashes out at internet
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/organgrinder/2007/02/cuba_the_internet.html#more

Egypt: Mubarak's spring chill
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldbriefing/story/0,,2016742,00.html

India: 66 burned alive in Indian train bombing
http://www.guardian.co.uk/india/story/0,,2016961,00.html

Iraq: Second day of violence engulfs Baghdad
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,,2016547,00.html

Iraq is making Sunni and Shia sectarianism more mainstream 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6378553.stm

Iran shuts site critical of president
http://technology.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,2016551,00.html

Iran defiant on nuclear programme
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6378289.stm

Israel/Occupied Territories; Recognition roundabout
http://www.guardian.co.uk/leaders/story/0,,2016829,00.html
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Is the new round of diplomacy likely to bring Middle East Peace any
closer?
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article2287024.ece

Italy: Plight of family in glasshouse
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article1409285.ece

Japan anger at US sex slave bill 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6374961.stm

Malta delays transposing EU asylum qualification law
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2007/02/18/t15.html

MaltaToday and illegal immigration
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2007/02/18/l5.html

Russia raises stakes over US plan for missile shield
http://news.independent.co.uk/europe/article2287033.ece

US missile bases likely in eastern Europe
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/0,,362455,00.html

US 'Iran attack plans' revealed
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6376639.stm

Zimbabwe; Zanu PF, police fire teargas, live ammunition at MDC
supporters (18-02-07)
http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/viewinfo.cfm?linkcategoryid=36&linkid=1&id=3394

04: Events

11am March 
Demonstrate !
save ESOL - defend free English language classes!
11am March Through Newcastle
With Tcar (Tyneside Community Action For Refugees) Newcastle College
Students Union, Nus, Ucu, Esol Staff, Esol Students And Groups And
Colleges Across Newcastle.
Saturday 3rd March 11am-1.30pm
More: (word doc)
http://www.frankslist.info/saveesol.doc

Wed 21st March 2007
ABNI Seminar on the Introduction of the new English Language and Life in
the UK tests for applicants of Indefinite Leave to Remain – Wed 21st
March 2007 at The British Museum BP Lecture Theatre. Download an
invitation 
(PDF)
http://www.abni.org.uk/docs/Settlement%20Test%20Invite.pdf


05: Europe

ECRAN Special Weekly Update 16th Feb
http://www.ecre.org/ecran_special_weekly_update_16_02_2007

Turn back, huddled masses
http://www.economist.com/daily/news/displaystory.cfm?story_id=8728723


06: Women for Refugee Women

invite you to a meeting to hear about current campaigns on women and
asylum and to map out priorities for Women for Refugee Women 

at: Garden Court Chambers, 57-60 Lincolns Inn Fields, London WC2 
on: Wednesday 14th March, 12.30 to 5pm 

The meeting is free but space is limited, so please email us at
wrw at womankind.org.uk to reserve your place 
More details:
http://www.frankslist.info/refugeewomen.doc

Women for Refugee Women is now based at Womankind Worldwide 
http://www.womankind.org.uk


07: Independent assessment of IND

Refugee agencies' response to government proposals for an independent
assessment of the Immigration and Nationality Directorate
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/policy/responses/2007/INDassessment.htm


08: Human rights: transforming services?

Plenary speeches and presentations (2006)
International and domestic speakers met with social care practitioners,
law professionals, policy makers and users of social care services this
week to discuss how human rights legislation can affect access to social
care, health, education and justice services.
http://www.doughtystreet.co.uk/seminars_events/seminar_event_details.cfm?iSeminarEventID=109


09: UK Borders Bill, Notice of amendments

Amendment paper
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200607/cmbills/053/amend/70219a01.htm


10: Latest evidence - The Treatment of Asylum Seekers

Uncorrected Oral Evidence
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt/jtrights.htm#evid


11: Metropolitan Police and an opportunity for dialogue

Event which aims to facilitate dialogue and strengthen links between
women in refugee communities and the police.

The event will be an opportunity to:

Raise awareness within refugee community organisations in order to help
them to deliver an enhanced service to women in the community 

Raise awareness among Metropolitan Police staff of the specific issues,
concerns, barriers and capabilities of refugee and asylum seeking women 

Identify gaps in current service delivery both by community
organisations and the Metropolitan Police, and explore possible
solutions 

Give a voice and listen to refugee and asylum seeking women about their
concerns regarding community safety, domestic violence, honour crime 

Inform refugee women about Metropolitan Police plans and approaches to
working with them on gender issues 

Representatives are being invited from refugee community organisations
that provide services to women, the Metropolitan Police Service, and
other voluntary sector organisations.

More details:

Please contact Elaheh Rambarzini via:

Tel: 020 7346 1160 or 
email: Elaheh.rambarzini at refugeecouncil.org.uk


12: Lobby of Parliament - English for Speakers of Other Languages 
   (ESOL)

   28th February 2007

The Lobby of Parliament for the Save ESOL Campaign takes place on
Wednesday 28 th February 2007. You can register from 10.30am outside
committee room 14 on the first floor of the House of Commons where the
meeting will begin at 11am.
What is the Lobby of Parliament?
Where does it happen?
What you need to do in preparation for the lobby
How do I let people know about what’s going on?
What do I ask my MP to do?
What’s an Early Day Motion?
(PDF)
http://www.ucu.org.uk/media/pdf/7/s/ucu_esollobbyguide_1.pdf
+
Write to your MP letting them know that you will be coming to the lobby
and asking
them if you can meet up. Find the model letter at
http://www.ucu.org.uk/media/docs/3/8/esol_branchmplobbyletter_1.doc

Contact Your MP
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/

Save ESOL campaign
http://www.ucu.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1983

Demonstrate !
save ESOL - defend free English language classes!
11am March Through Newcastle
With Tcar (Tyneside Community Action For Refugees) Newcastle College
Students Union, Nus, Ucu, Esol Staff, Esol Students And Groups And
Colleges Across Newcastle.
Saturday 3rd March 11am-1.30pm
More: (word doc)
http://www.frankslist.info/saveesol.doc

ESOL Lesson
The ESOL lesson media event will take place between 10.30-11.00am,
Wednesday 28 February, outside Parliament. 
Map:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=530267&y=179236&z=1&sv=530267,179236&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
More: 
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/gettinginvolved/campaign/other_campaigns/esol_week_of_action.htm

Refugee Council resources
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/gettinginvolved/campaign/other_campaigns/esol.htm

Wed 21st March 2007
ABNI Seminar on the Introduction of the new English Language and Life in
the UK tests for applicants of Indefinite Leave to Remain – Wed 21st
March 2007 at The British Museum BP Lecture Theatre. Download an
invitation 
(PDF)
http://www.abni.org.uk/docs/Settlement%20Test%20Invite.pdf

Students demand more education in their own language 
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/02/362882.html


13: Home office pilot underway? For children who seek asylum alone, 
   Fight welfare apartheid!  

UASC proposals/con-sultation are due to be published in April 2006,
October 2006,
November 2006,
December 2006,
January 2007
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec - 2008?
http://www.frankslist.info/sult-con.txt

The Home Office reform has been widely 'con-sulted' upon for nearly 18
months and many of it's 'leaked' 'proposals' are and or have been
already being implemented/piloted for some time.

Fight welfare apartheid!   
(already in existence, see evidence below)  

The Home Office is imminently expected to publish the Unaccompanied
Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) Reform Proposals. Its key proposals are
likely to be:

1) A system of reception and dispersal  for unaccompanied young people

Some evidence:
"...to be in private sector accommodation commissioned by LASC on behalf
of all boroughs both inside and outside London.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/communityandliving/ethniccommunities/asylumseekers/coreservices/accommodation/guidelinesla.cfm
Safe Case Transfer (Dispersal) Pilot Project
http://www.adss.org.uk/publications/guidance/safecaseevaluation.pdf

2) Separate and discriminatory support services for unaccompanied young
people

Some evidence:
Blatant discrimination? Children, Asylum and Hillingdon Home Office
apparatchiks
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/02/361361.html
Green paper's price tag worries councils
"They warned there was a "de facto two-tier approach" to provision
determined by children's immigration status, with a lower level of
service for unaccompanied minors.
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2007/01/17/102845/Green+paper's+price+tag+worries+councils.html
Warning over worse fostering support for asylum-seeking children
" It's setting up a two-tier system and it's almost happening by the
back door. It just seems outrageous."
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2006/11/16/102209/Warning+over+worse+fostering+support+for+asylum-seeking.html

3) Cutting the costs of care services and placing more young people in
substandard private accommodation

Some evidence:
Rackmanism, Profiteering, Children and sub standard housing 
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/02/362522.html

4) Home Office commissioned Social Work Teams with Social Workers
working with Immigration Officers

Some evidence:
The first of these, a 3-month pilot, began on 20 March at Liverpool
Asylum Screening Unit, where a team of Liverpool City Council social
workers began working alongside immigration staff"
http://www.asylumpolicy.info/con-sult.txt
Kent is involved in a pilot project with the Immigration Service looking
at a ... Agreement for Joint Immigration Service/Social Work Teams at
ports 
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200304/cmselect/cmhaff/218/218we30.htm

5) Improved systems of surveillance and information sharing

Some evidence:
National Register for Unaccompanied Children 
http://www.nruc.gov.uk/

6) The use of x rays and dental checks as means of age assessment 

Some evidence:
X-ray plan for young asylum seekers
Teeth and wrist bones examined to check age
Royal College of Radiologists, questioned the ethics of "irradiating
people..."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/immigration/story/0,,1983243,00.html

7) Planned returns of under 18’s and fast track deportations of 18 year
olds

500 children face forcible repatriation
http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1852816,00.html
The deportation of children and how you can help
http://www.unicef.org.uk/campaigns/take_action/email_fax_your_mp/index.asp?action=33
The Home Office has conceded on the planned reduced time limit for the
submission of the completed Statement of Evidence Form under the New
Asylum Model children's segment.
http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=90033

More: (word doc)
http://www.frankslist.info/reformleaflet.doc

Model Motion to UNISON National Delegate Conference on UASC Reform
Programme
(word doc)
http://www.frankslist.info/modelmotion.doc


Reform commentary:
(PDF)
http://www.frankslist.info/reformcommentary.pdf



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