In Britain, asylum seekers can be held indefinitely in detention centres. This means that people, who have often...
#UnlockTheDebate – Alternative debate on detention
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René Cassin
We are a charity working to promote and protect universal human rights, drawing on Jewish experience and values.
The Refugee Crisis
Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in...
New Article: Creeping conservatism of UK courts in Article 8 cases
The Human Rights Act is often criticized for affording too many people the right to stay in the UK due to their right...
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons joins call for a time limit on detention
Nick Hardwick, the HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, has today found that Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre ‘is...
The René Cassin ‘Human Writes’ 2015 Essay Competition – results
We asked ‘Religion and human rights – compatible or conflicting?’ Danny Finkelstein, Associate Editor of The Times judged the shortlisted entries. His verdict: “These were all very good essays, a credit to their writers and to the prize.
Read the winning and shortlisted essays and what Danny says about them.
Religious Leaders on Immigration Detention: A Force to be Reckoned With
Leaders from René Cassin and Tzelem attended the London Church Refugee Network meeting to discuss interfaith...
Detention Interfaith Tent
Recently, Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders assembled at Harmondsworth Moor. The Moor sits five miles from the home...
From Magna Carta to Harmondsworth
From Magna Carta to Harmondsworth Article on the contradiction of celebrating the 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta in...
Launch of Trafficking Survivor Care Standards
Although it is difficult to establish the exact scale of human trafficking, due to the hidden nature of this crime,...
Detention Fast-Track Procedure Suspended
Minister for Immigration James Brokenshire has today announced the suspension of the Detained Fast Track asylum...
‘Time for a Time Limit’ – Interfaith Tent
On Sunday July 5 (Ramadan and 17th of Tammuz) at Harmondsworth Moor (UB7 0PD)
‘ … since you were foreigners in the land of Egypt’
We call on people of all faiths and none to gather near Harmondsworth Detention Centre – in solidarity with the strangers at our gates.
Free event – all welcome
“He was the human of Human Rights”
We are sad that our great friend, advisor, supporter and one of our founding figures, Clemens Nathan, has passed away....