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Albanian victims of trafficking in the UK: A breakdown
Breaking the Chains is a unique project designed to meet the specific needs of asylum-seeking children and young people from Albania, as one of the most marginalised communities of asylum seekers, by providing a holistic legal representation and advice service which is child-centred and child-friendly. Through the project we work with
Asylum hotels: Reporting the other side of the story
Over the past days it has been impossible not to hear about the 'legitimate concerns' of people demonstrating outside asylum hotels, from unscrupulous politicians and journalists alike. But virtually nowhere do we hear an account of what it is like to be an asylum seeker living in such a place. MiCLU
Why we are calling for the repeal of Section 59 IMA
“If it was a safe country, victims of trafficking and blood feuds would get support instead of crossing the channel or coming in lorries and taking all those risks.” “I feel scared, not just upset, because maybe they will deport me and people are killed there all the time."
Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Still Walking a Tightrope: Conference and workshops – 16 June 2022 (London)
Looking at the past, present and future challenges that prevent young Albanians seeking asylum in the UK from finding protection. With expert key speakers and a panel of young people, after refreshments two workshops will focus on key issues: Using learning to inform challenges to the Nationality and Borders Act
Making complex cases work for you: Legal seminar – 10 March 2022 (Zoom)
Free online training seminar for legal practitioners delivered by Christopher Cole and Kathryn Cronin, about how to successfully run complex asylum cases, using the lens of young Albanian asylum claims, which are often considered some of the most challenging to run. Christopher Cole is a freelance consultant solicitor who specialises
Into the Arms of Traffickers: Legal seminar – 30 November 2021 (Zoom)
In October new research was released that considers how Home Office delays put young unaccompanied asylum-seekers at risk of trafficking. Lawyers who are thinking about challenging delays by judicial review will find the report to be useful evidence. On Tuesday 30 November from 5-6pm we will be holding an online
