By Jennifer Allsopp Orginally posted on Open Democracy Parliament has voted to silence the voices of local communities. Their message of European solidarity and warm welcome for refugees is an anathema to the politics of Brexit Britain. PassageSymbolically resonant of … Continue reading A very British tug of war over Europe’s child refugees
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May 2, 2016 – Elaine Chase. Large numbers of unaccompanied young migrants are seeking sanctuary in Europe. The plight of these migrants has been brought into focus by the conditions in Calais. The Guardian recently… Continue reading Childhood Without a Future? Unaccompanied Youth Migrants in Europe
By Rachel Humphris, University of Birmingham The Immigration Bill is continuing to roll through UK Parliament. On Tuesday 12th April the House of Lords gave the Bill its third and final reading, ready to send back to the House of … Continue reading What’s happening with the Immigration Bill and unaccompanied minors
Joanna Wilding, University of Brighton As the refugee crisis continues to dominate headlines around the world, local authorities in Britain are in dispute with the government over the funding they receive for the care of unaccompanied children seeking asylum. They … Continue reading Revealed: asylum seeker children face welfare lottery on arrival in Britain
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