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‘Concrete forward progress’ for Overseas Domestic Workers
On March 7, the Government released its response to James Ewins’ December 2015 Independent Review of Overseas Domestic...
‘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...
Latest news from René Cassin – newsletter 24 February 2016
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
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...
Tackling Modern Slavery – How overseas domestic workers are still being ignored
The last year has has seen a marked improvement in the framework of legislation to tackle modern slavery in the UK....
René Cassin Review of Limmud 2015
Limmud Conference 2015 saw René Cassin present a number of human rights talks on issues surrounding our campaign...
Human Rights Day – René Cassin signs joint letter to political leaders
René Cassin has joined over 150 other organisations in calling on political leaders to stand with us this Human...
René Cassin briefs MPs before Human Rights Day Parliamentary Debate
Today, on International Human Rights Day, Backbench MPs will debate the following motion: 'This House has Considered...
Happy Human Rights Day!
On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read our...
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...
René Cassin at Limmud Conference 2015
This year’s Limmud Conference will see René Cassin involved in a series of enlightening human rights talks. The talks...
From the Holocaust to the Human Rights Act – an evening with Dominic Grieve QC MP
On Thursday 21 January 2016 at 7pm
At JW3, 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET
Hear why Conservative former Attorney-General, Dominic Grieve, opposes repeal of the Human Rights Act – and how it deeply relates to and affects the Jewish community
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...
‘Some are more equal than others…’
Read our latest update on policy and research developments regarding our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller campaign area:...
‘An opportunity that should not be missed’ – Submission to the Immigration Bill
The Bill represents an opportunity to end the indefinite detention of vulnerable people
A ‘lose-lose’ situation
The Government recently published the Housing and Planning Bill which contains measures that will remove the...
Modern Day Abrahams
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
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...