We spent Shabbat at Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue and gave the sermon on immigration detention. Click...
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Is Britain Fairer?’ – not for some, new report reveals
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
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 …
Response to Theresa May’s speech to the Conservative Party Conference
René Cassin was deeply concerned by the rhetoric and proposed plans set forward in the Home Secretary’s speech.
‘Immigration Detention – then and now.’ Mitzvah Day at NPLS
Sunday 22 November, 1pm Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue, 18-24 Oaklands Gate, Northwood, HA6 3AA The UK is the...
Happy Birthday to the Human Rights Act
Happy Birthday to the Human Rights Act. Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Human Rights Act (HRA) as UK law. It’s...
Human Rights Tour – Day of Action
Sunday 4 October, 11am-3pm at JHub, Haskell House, 152 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SD
Join us for a Young People’s Day: awareness raising and community debate for young people, marking 15 years of the Human Rights Act and what it means for us all.
The Refugee Crisis – the Jewish community’s response
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.
Human Rights and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities
We consider the ways in which human rights legislation affects Gypsy and Traveller Communities living in England and...
Hope and Despair for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers
Read our latest update on policy and research developments regarding our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller campaign area...
Detention Debate in Parliament
Today, 10th September 2015, Parliament sat down to debate detention for asylum seekers and refugees. Impassioned pleas...
Government introduces “discriminatory” planning policy for Traveller sites
A report from the Traveller Movement has highlighted the harmful, troublesome and at times discriminatory effects of a...
