A compilation of resources that can be used by immigration and asylum lawyers representing young Albanian asylum seekers
MiCLU and Shpresa Programme‘s Breaking the Chains project has brought together specialist barristers, solicitors and academics to consider how legal professionals and others can ensure that children from Albania are granted meaningful protection against the risks of return to abuse in their country of origin or further exploitation in the UK.
As part of this initiative MiCLU have worked with other partner organisations to create and gather a toolkit of resources.
HOME OFFICE DELAYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM
“Waiting, its worse when we see there is no progression. When we see progression: ok we can see. When you see nothing, everything struggling there is nothing, no hope.”
Public letter, signed by 25 child and migrant rights organisations, raising concern about the serious issues caused by Home Office delays in decision-making.
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MiCLU offers bespoke training on issues relating to migrant and refugee children’s rights to a range of organisations and individuals. We also work with young people to design and deliver training for young people and professionals supporting them.
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We provide direct, specialist legal representation to migrant and refugee children in asylum and immigration matters, based on a pioneering child-centred legal service. We have a 100% success rate in our direct representation to date.
HABIBULLAH'S
STORY
Habibullah was 13 years old when he arrived in the UK. Alone with nothing. He had made the journey from Afghanistan after the Taliban had attached his family.
PUT YOURSELF IN
OUR SHOES
For some time, lawyers and others concerned for the welfare of separated children seeking international protection have expressed concern that principles enshrined in other spheres of work with children.
REPORTS & PUBLICATIONS
Into the Arms of Traffickers – Companion guide: Voices of the young people
Christine Beddoe, October 2021
