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Closure of Morton Hall detention centre

Morton Hall immigration detention centre in Lincolnshire is to close. An inspection report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate…

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Meet Chatty: our new digital assistant

Meet Chatty! Chatty is our new digital assistant, ready to respond to questions and queries…

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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on new Scots.

Over the next few weeks we are conducting two rapid surveys to understand the impact…

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“Stop treating people like pieces on a chessboard:” Sabir Zazai responds to Park Inn tragedy.

Our CEO Sabir Zazai reveals anger over ‘abject failures’ of the Home Office and discusses…

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National Audit Office report reveals damning failures in asylum accommodation contracts

In September 2019, asylum accommodation contracts changed hands. Here in Glasgow, Mears Group took over…

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One week on: fears for the wellbeing of people stuck in hotels

One week on from the incident at Park Inn, nearly 400 people seeking asylum in…

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Statement in response to violence in Glasgow hotel

We are completely devastated by what happened at the Park Inn. It is difficult to…

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Lock change evictions threat lifted

Yesterday the firm that manages asylum accommodation in Glasgow confirmed that it will not use…

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Survey shows desire for new approach to refugee protection in Scotland

A new poll shows the majority of people in Scotland support major changes to the…

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Our statement on Glasgow demonstration

We strongly condemn the violence and organised targeting of the peaceful protest in George Square….

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I Hear You – our short film for #WorldRefugeeDay 2020

People talk to us about their lives and experiences every day. In many cases, our…

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World Refugee Day 2020

Saturday 20 June is World Refugee Day. This is when we would usually gather on…

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Syrian families thank key workers in Clacks

During lockdown, Syrian families in Alloa wanted to show their appreciation for local key workers….

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Over 220 organisations write to the Home Secretary demanding an increase to asylum support rates

On Monday 8th June, the UK Government announced a shameful £1.85/week increase to asylum support….

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Scottish Refugee Council statement on asylum support increase

Yesterday the UK government announced a £1.85 a week increase in asylum support rates, equivalent…

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“Art from Home”: art auction raising funds for refugees in Scotland during Covid-19

Our charity auction “Art from Home is now LIVE! We have teamed up with 30…

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