The lethal policy of immigration detention, defending the Human Rights Act … and much more – read the latest news from René Cassin – in our supporters’ newsletter, 24 February 2016
Latest news from René Cassin – newsletter 24 February 2016
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René Cassin
We are a charity working to promote and protect universal human rights, drawing on Jewish experience and values.
Response to death of Amir Siman-Tov at Colnbrook Detention Centre
On the 17th February, Amir Siman-Tov was sadly found dead at Colnbrook Detention Centre. The details around the...
40th anniversary since the death of Monsieur René Cassin
40 years ago this Saturday (20th February) the man our organisation is named after, Monsieur René Cassin passed away....
Right to Remain and René Cassin: Asylum Workshops
We will be repeating these sessions on the 8th and 15th November in 2016. email sam.grant@renecassin.org for more...
Refugees, Asylum Seekers and the Human Rights Act
‘Refugee rights have always been precarious, and the state of politics in Europe and Britain make them look more vulnerable than ever’
Ben Brodie researches what impact repeal of the Human Rights Act might have on refugees and asylum seekers.
Independent Review of Overseas Domestic Workers Visas
In May 2015 René Cassin submitted evidence to a review of Overseas Domestic Workers visas. This is an area of concern...
APPG on Refugees meeting
On February 2, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees held a meeting to discuss the UK’s response to the...
History Shows why we need a Human Rights Act – Dominic Grieve
Conservative MP and former Attorney-General, Dominic Grieve QC, sets out why the Jewish community should care about the Human Rights Act.
Human Rights are a legacy of the Holocaust
“On the day the world reflects on one of the darkest episodes in human history, we should also remember that our rights and liberties – vital to protect us from such tyranny in the future – are hard-won, but easily squandered.” Holocaust Memorial Day – joint René Cassin / Liberty statement
Latest Human Rights Act Briefing
Despite negative reports from the media and political sectors, the public tends to be very receptive to the concept of legal protections of basic rights. Much of the important work the HRA does is rarely reported on.
Shaw Review – positive but piecemeal
In May 2015, René Cassin submitted evidence to the Shaw Review into the welfare in immigration detention of vulnerable...
René Cassin and Tzelem Lobby Peers on Immigration Bill
The current Immigration Bill is so far a missed opportunity to put an end to the harmful practice of indefinite...