Help people detained under the Rwanda scheme secure justice
Help people detained under the Rwanda scheme secure justice
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Latest: Aug. 28, 2024
We did it, thanks to you!! 🎉
After a tense all-or-nothing campaign, we are so happy to announce we have hit our target and secured the funds we need to take the Home Office to court.
Thanks to this brilliant community, we have ra…
Read moreOn or around the 29th of April, approximately 150 individuals were unjustly detained in an act of political theatre that coincided with local elections.
Homes were violently raided, and people were handcuffed, forced into caged vans, and served documents, often in languages they did not speak. Phones were taken away, and legal advice was not provided.
While terror reigned for those seeking protection in the UK, the Home Office filmed themselves raiding homes and released the footage to the press.
Our clients, all of whom sought refuge in the UK to escape war, persecution, and torture, endured further trauma, including depression and thoughts of self-harm and suicide, due to their detention.
From people in detention to lawyers and activists, a groundswell of resistance emerged across the UK, leading to the stalling of the scheme which the new government eventually scrapped in July.
Why we believe it was unlawful
On 23rd May Rishi Sunak announced there would be no flights to Rwanda until after the election, IF he was re-elected.
Law and Home Office policy dictates that for detention to be lawful removal must be imminent.
Instead of releasing everyone, the Home Office persistently argued that there would be a flight to Rwanda.
In breach of their own policy to use detention sparingly and only when removal is imminent, the Home Office persisted in detaining vulnerable people for long periods, at great cost to their wellbeing.
We had to go to court to secure the release of our clients one by one.
We fought for our client’s release one by one, and in 100% of cases, judges agreed with us that removal was not imminent and ordered the release of our client.
How you can help
We need your help to take the Home Office to court and prove that these detentions were unlawful.
Our small legal advice charity requires £13,000 to cover part of the legal costs of our case, to ensure we secure justice for those who were unjustly detained.
By contributing to this campaign and sharing our page, you will play a vital role in helping us reach this goal and bring about much-needed accountability to ensure that this never happens again.
In this case, we are represented by Duncan Lewis.
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Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID)
Aug. 28, 2024
We did it, thanks to you!! 🎉
After a tense all-or-nothing campaign, we are so happy to announce we have hit our target and secured the funds we need to take the Home Office to court.
Thanks to this brilliant community, we have raised over £13,000!
We will spend the next few months working with Duncan Lewis Solicitors and individuals who were detained to hold the Home Office accountable.
While we have hit this significant milestone, the journey of this legal challenge is just beginning. If you have signed up for updates, we will keep you in the loop. If you haven’t, you can sign up by emailing [email protected].
The stretch target will continue to be active for anyone who still wishes to give.
Thank you so much for your support, we’re so incredibly grateful.
Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID)
Aug. 22, 2024
60% Achieved: Ask Your Friends to Join Our Cause for Justice
I am delighted to announce that, thanks to your generous support, we have achieved 60% of our goal. Your solidarity is truly appreciated.
Following yesterday's announcement that the Government will open more detention centres and continue targeting asylum seekers for removal from the UK, this case has become even more crucial.
We are determined to prevent future mass detentions and seek justice for those affected.
With just 7 days remaining to reach our £13,000 target for legal fees, your continued support is essential.
Your help in spreading the word to your networks could be the key to reaching our goal. Remember, if each person finds another to match their donation, we could hit our target tomorrow.
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Join me in backing Bail for Immigration Detainee's fight for justice.
BID believes that approximately 150 people were unlawfully detained for removal to Rwanda and has just days left to raise £13,000 for legal fees to hold the Home Office accountable.
Donate now to help BID take the Home Office to court to secure justice and prevent future mass detentions: https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/justice-for-rwanda-detainees/
Thank you for standing with us against this injustice. If you have any questions, ideas or feedback please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing [email protected].
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