Asylum and Detention Archives - Page 8 of 18

René Cassin and Tzelem Lobby Peers on Immigration Bill

Jan 13, 2016

The current Immigration Bill is so far a missed opportunity to put an end to the harmful practice of indefinite...

René Cassin again raises the indefinite detention of asylum seekers

Dec 9, 2015

Following our submission to the Immigration Bill Committee last month, René Cassin has written to the Joint Select...

Asylum Detention Past and Present – René Cassin hosts event at Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue

Nov 23, 2015

Last Sunday, as part of Mitzvah Day, René Cassin hosted an event at the Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue in...

‘An opportunity that should not be missed’ – Submission to the Immigration Bill

Nov 12, 2015

The Bill represents an opportunity to end the indefinite detention of vulnerable people

Modern Day Abrahams

Nov 9, 2015

We spent Shabbat at Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue and gave the sermon on immigration detention. Click...

Is Britain Fairer?’ – not for some, new report reveals

Oct 30, 2015

In the most comprehensive review ever carried out on progress towards greater equality and human rights protection in...

“Broken and unfair” – René Cassin Director calls for immigration detention time limit

Oct 14, 2015

Speaking at an event called in response to the refugee crisis, René Cassin’s director, Mia Hasenson-Gross was asked: “What changes in UK law do you think are needed to address the issue of indefinite immigration detention?”. Read her reply …

‘Immigration Detention – then and now.’ Mitzvah Day at NPLS

Oct 7, 2015

Sunday 22 November, 1pm Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue, 18-24 Oaklands Gate, Northwood, HA6 3AA The UK is the...

The Refugee Crisis – the Jewish community’s response

Sep 29, 2015

Wednesday 7 October, 7pm at JW3, 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET

As Europe faces its biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War, find out how the Jewish community has come together to offer tangible ways to make a difference.