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STOP OFFSHORE DETENTION: PROTECT PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM
24,748 people were indefinitely detained last year
Source: gov.uk
What we do
We support people in immigration detention
We support people held at Colnbrook, Harmondsworth and Morton Hall detention centres and people held under immigration powers in London prisons.
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We campaign for detention reform
We're calling for an end to indefinite detention, a strict 28-day time limit and the expansion of community-based alternatives.
How you can help
I oppose inhumane immigration detention
This is the public record of opposition to inhumane immigration detention – an extreme human rights abuse that’s taking place right here in the UK.
I oppose inhumane immigration detention →In the news
Fantastic to see @MSF_uk putting their medical expertise behind calls to prevent offshore detention and treat peopl… https://t.co/FHENqR7epw
About 5 hours ago from Detention Action
Excited to confirm 3 speakers for our #offshoredetention event on Monday, ahead of a crucial vote on the… https://t.co/Qjufd2pxaU
About 8 hours ago from Detention Action
Before next week's crucial #AntiRefugeeBill debates, we've joined with @refugeecouncil, @MSF_uk and @allies_justice… https://t.co/N61MhNnUM8
About 1 day ago from Detention Action
A week before the Report stage of the #AntiRefugeeBill, Sophie McCann from @MSF_uk writes in @bmj_latest on the mou… https://t.co/osXLyd6aWQ
About 2 days ago from Detention Action
When our Director, @BellaSankey, spoke this week about the effective, humane and cheaper alternatives to prevent da… https://t.co/6WBstI50EL
About 1 week ago from Detention Action
Strong arguments in today's Times by Andrew Mitchell MP, opposing Priti Patel's cruel & ineffective plans for offsh… https://t.co/cwjAIVTSbY
About 1 week ago from Detention Action
It couldn't be clearer that we urgently need more safe routes for people seeking asylum. This is a great start and… https://t.co/nZfk0Nk531
About 1 week ago from Detention Action
Strong reporting from Diane Taylor and Angelique Crisafis exploring how safer options for people seeking asylum hav… https://t.co/IyHkt8taXo
About 1 week ago from Detention Action
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