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Latest on the Immigration Bill. Lords Ramsbotham's amendment on judicial oversight returns to the House of Commons on...
New Video. Detention in the 1940s: The story of Fritz Lustig
Like many people seeking asylum in Britain today, thousands of Jewish refugees were interned by their hosts. In the 1940s, along with tens of thousands of other individuals, mainly Jews, Fritz Lustig was detained on the Isle of Man.
Watch our video to learn about his story and what the differences and similarities are between then and now.
Put a key on your Seder plate this Pesach
As we celebrate freedom at our Passover Seder, we remind ourselves of those whose freedom is still restricted. Get...
‘Amir died at his most vulnerable…’
On the 17th February, Amir Siman-Tov was sadly found dead at Colnbrook Detention Centre. The details around the...
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...
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 again raises the indefinite detention of asylum seekers
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
Last Sunday, as part of Mitzvah Day, René Cassin hosted an event at the Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue 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 …
Detention Debate in Parliament
Today, 10th September 2015, Parliament sat down to debate detention for asylum seekers and refugees. Impassioned pleas...
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...