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Labour and the Liberal Democrats again pledge to end indefinite immigration detention in their election manifestos. The SNP’s manifesto includes a commitment to a 28 day time limit.

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TheDetentionForum @DetentionForum·

14 Oct 2020

It feels like a good time for this timely reminder from #Unlocked19

https://t.co/pLqJvgO42u

May Bulman@maybulman

Asked about HO's recent use of term 'activist lawyers', Williams says she can't comment on the specific case, but adds:

'I’m very clear that it is absolutely essential that neutral language is used, given the highly contentious areas of public policy with which the HO deals'

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TheDetentionForum @DetentionForum·

20 May 2020

A number of MPs mentioned the racist nature of the current immigration regime in Monday's second reading of the Immigration Bill. This reminds us of these reflections from @gemmalousley of @4refugeewomen written for #Unlocked19. Still relevant.

https://t.co/bG5mUJR332

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TheDetentionForum @DetentionForum·

29 Apr 2020

Brook House has regularly featured in our annual virtual tours of the UK's detention centres. As the public inquiry begins, we revisit this blog by @Mishka_anonym who described the scandal-ridden centre for #Unlocked19

https://t.co/hQe06d8sRN

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TheDetentionForum @DetentionForum·

22 Apr 2020

Today's guest blog from @Right_to_Remain reminds us of the importance of linking grassroots work to end immigration #detention with other ways of demanding change. Lobbying our MPs, is another method, as @Sammy_G1988 from @libertyhq wrote for #Unlocked19

https://t.co/2VuJdjgPOR

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