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June 17, 2021

Together we win: statement from Osime Brown’s Mum

Statement from Joan, Osime Brown’s Mum “You made history today” Today I am overjoyed. The British Government has made the…

May 21, 2021

As a refugee, I know how disastrous this government’s plans will be

People in danger will travel in whatever way they can – this is simply the reality of being a refugee….

May 14, 2021

Glasgow – “Refugees welcome here”

Yesterday’s events in Glasgow were a milestone and a crossroads. We must seize this moment. by Bella Sankey, Director of…

February 11, 2021

Letters from a Separated Family: Emily and Anthony’s children

Emily and Anthony’s children talk in their own words about how they feel after their Dad’s deportation.

Letters from a separated family: Anthony

It’s been a year since I was deported. A year since I hugged my kids or my wife. A year…

Letters from a Separated Family: Emily

My husband was deported one year ago under the Government’s cruel policy which  targets BAME and mixed race families, and…

Boris Johnson – am I not British too?

by Alice, member of the Windrush Generation and campaigner I am a member of the Windrush Generation who was invited…

Mr M: Fighting for my rights, one year on

On 11th February 2020, the Home Office attempted to deport 50 people to Jamaica. They knew many hadn’t been able…

December 24, 2020

How campaigners have beaten the Home Office against all the odds in 2020

by Bella Sankey, Director of Detention Action Hope is not a word that many will associate with 2020, but please…

December 2, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: Jamaica deportation flight included Windrush descendant and trafficking victims

Detention Action Press Release Wednesday 2 December 2020 For immediate release Jamaica deportation flight included Windrush descendant and trafficking victims Detention Action understands…