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RLS works in solidarity with people who migrate. We provide free, expert legal advice, information and casework to people on the move and family reunion. We have projects in the UK, Northern France and Greece. linktr.ee/refugeelegalsupport

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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We need politicians and leaders to shift the rhetoric on migration, reject racism and hostility, and create safe routes for people on the move. We stand with everyone affected by this violence and intimidation. You are not alone.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
People seeking safety in the UK should be welcomed with dignity and compassion. Instead, they’re living in fear. We’re glad the government has condemned these actions. But condemnation isn’t enough.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Masked people marched through the towns, spreading misinformation and their racist ideology. They represent a small minority in the UK, but it’s terrifying to see hate like this take place so publicly.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We’re horrified by the violence and intimidation in Dover and Portsmouth this weekend. For years, far right rhetoric has been pushed into the mainstream by many politicians and sections of the media. This weekend, these ideas were acted upon.
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The National Pro Bono Centre @nationalprobonocentre.org.uk · 20/08/2026
We were delighted to spotlight Refugee Legal Support (@reflegalsupport.bsky.social) and their pro bono partnerships in our most recent Pro Bono Bulletin. 🗞️ Subscribe to the Pro Bono Bulletin, our monthly newsletter: mailchi.mp/nationalprob...
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Read the Committee's full report here: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"We hope the Committee's findings and recommendations contribute to greater accountability and meaningful action to provide appropriate support to the individuals affected by the data breach directly.”
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"The Committee also cited our finding that only 38% of respondents found the security advice provided by the Ministry of Defence to be helpful, while 63% felt they had been informed too late. These findings illustrate the fear, uncertainty and loss of trust experienced by many Afghans affected.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"Our evidence highlighted the significant human impact of the breach: among 230 respondents who had been informed that their data had been compromised, 200 (87%) reported personal risks or threats to themselves or their family members.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"The Committee's recommendations are an important step towards improving transparency, accountability and the UK's response to those whose lives have been placed at greater risk. RLS was proud to provide evidence to the inquiry, drawing on research with individuals directly affected by the breach.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Shamim Sarabi, Community Engagement and Research Lead at RLS, states: "We welcome the Defence Committee's careful examination of the Ministry of Defence data breach and its impact on the lives of affected Afghans.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Today, the House of Commons Defence Committee published its report on the Ministry of Defence Afghan data breach and resettlement schemes.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
As asylum systems become almost impossible to navigate without expert support, it's more important than ever that these rights are upheld.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
75 years ago, the world came together and made a promise: people fleeing persecution have the right to seek safety. The Refugee Convention has provided the legal foundation for education, housing, access to justice and legal protection for people on the move. It's saved millions of lives.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Prefer a shorter distance? We’ve got just a few places remaining for the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 11th October 2026. Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/KXWUuxFdGp
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
📅When: Saturday 24th April 2027 🎯Fundraising target: £2,000 🎟️Registration fee: £75 📝How to apply: complete this application form forms.office.com/e/yg8xD13aNw Applications close on Monday 3rd August.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
As part of Team RLS, every pound you raise helps us continue providing crucial legal support to people on the move in the UK, Northern France and Greece. We’ll be with you every step of the way, providing dedicated fundraising support, training support, and an RLS running shirt to wear on the day.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Are you looking to take on an exciting challenge in 2027 while raising vital funds for people seeking safety? For the first time ever, RLS is taking part in the TCS London Marathon - we'd love for you to join us!
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🚨Deadline extended! Applications now close on Sunday 26th July, so there's still time to apply. For more details and information on how to apply, click here: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/refugee...
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UK Casework Lead | Refugee Legal Support | CharityJob
Apply now for UK Casework Lead. , circa £50,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This is an exciting role for a solicitor who is passionate about migrant justice to grow our legal aid practice and work in a dynamic and supportive team. 🚨Applications close at midnight on Sunday 12th July. For more information and details on how to apply: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/refugee...
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UK Casework Lead | Refugee Legal Support | CharityJob
Apply now for UK Casework Lead. , circa £50,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
📣We’re recruiting! 📣 RLS is looking for a UK Casework Lead to join our team in London. www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/refugee...
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Thank you to the individuals with lived experience of torture who courageously shared their stories to create this document. Read the guide here: refugeelegalsupport.org/publications...
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Produced in collaboration with Trauma Treatment International, Care4Calais, and Women for Refugee Women, this is a practical guide for anyone working in the sector. It explains how you can adopt a trauma-informed approach when working with survivors of torture.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We’re proud to share that our latest guide, “Supporting Survivors of Torture: A Guide for Professionals,” is now available.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Please share with your networks. Together, we can work to uphold the fundamental rights of all people at international borders.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
This guide aims to equip legal professionals with the tools to identify and navigate international complaints mechanisms, challenge impunity, and secure accountability for survivors. Access the guide here: refugeelegalsupport.org/legal-servic...
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Legal practitioners can and do play a critical role as human rights defenders, standing up for survivors of border violence. That’s why we’ve created “Border Violence – Complaints and Litigation: A Practitioner’s Guide.”
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
For survivors, justice is rarely within reach. Legal remedies can be slow, inaccessible, and ineffective for people seeking safety who often lack representation, face language barriers, or are constantly on the move.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
International borders are not human rights-free zones. Yet reports increasingly document widespread abuses at EU borders, including unlawful profiling, torture, gender-based violence and arbitrary detention
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Border Criminologies @bordercrim.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Amongst many brilliant panels at our #BorderedCare workshop: a sobering presentation on the lived impacts of the Afghan data breach, which had devastating consequences inc killings. @reflegalsupport.bsky.social @vcanning.bsky.social @sara-de-jong.bsky.social refugeelegalsupport.org/publications...
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
If you’d like to support the team but can’t make it on the day, you can sponsor us by donating to our fundraising page! londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/refugee-l...
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London Legal Walk 2026
Thank you for supporting our team for the 2026 London Legal Walk! We’ll be walking 10km across London to fund essential legal support for people seeking safety and family reunion. Our team is: Flora Z
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
👟What: a 10km sponsored walk across London 📅When: Tuesday 9th June 2025 🕔Time: we’ll meet around 5pm at Carey Street, WC2A ✅How to sign up: complete this form forms.office.com/e/s4XbDr2sDD
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Join RLS for the London Legal Walk 2026! On Tuesday 9th June, we’ll be taking part in a 10km sponsored walk across Central London. It’s a great opportunity to get together with the RLS team and supporters, and walk in solidarity with people seeking safety. We’d love to see you there!
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We’re raising £7,000 to keep vital legal support within reach for people on the move. Visit our CrowdJustice page and pledge today: www.crowdjustice.com/case/stand-w...
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Stand with people seeking safety as they face a hostile system
We're RLS - a team of frontline UK and European asylum lawyers and activists. We provide expert legal advice, information and casework to people seeking safety and family reunion.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Legal support is one of the most powerful ways to fight back, and stand alongside people as they face an increasingly hostile system.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Governments in the UK and Greece are making it harder than ever for people on the move to find safety. Changes to their asylum systems are deliberate choices, designed to deter, to exclude, and to make things harder for people seeking safety.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Read our latest report, "I am not a case number, I am a human being," here: refugeelegalsupport.org/publications...
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Refugee Legal Support - Website 2025
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
New reporting from Byline Times covers RLS’s latest research into the devastating impact of the Afghan data breach. Read the full article here: bylinetimes.com/2026/03/04/t...
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The Afghan Data Breach Victims Who Say They Have Been Abandoned by Britain
The unprecedented data breach left many Afghans who worked for the UK military in fear for their lives. A year on and they tell Byline Times they have been abandoned by the British state
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
After a traumatic journey and a hostile welcome, this support is vital. But we need your help to keep this service running. If you can, please visit our CrowdJustice page and donate today: www.crowdjustice.com/case/stand-w...
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This winter, stand with people seeking safety against hostile policies
We're RLS - a team of frontline UK and European asylum lawyers and activists. We assist displaced people with casework support and legal advice.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We’re one of the only organisations supporting people who are thrown in jail simply for trying to find safety in the UK. We help people find immigration lawyers, challenge bail conditions, and find emergency accommodation if they’re left homeless following release from prison.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
RLS Outreach Officer Basma Kamel works with people who have been imprisoned upon arrival in the UK. She warns that the Act will mean that “survivors of war, persecution, trafficking and torture are treated as criminals rather than humans who seek protection.”
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The government has closed or suspended almost all safe routes to the UK, including Refugee Family Reunion and the Afghan Resettlement Schemes. But without safe routes, crossing the Channel is one of the only options for people fleeing violence and persecution.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The government claims these measures will deter people from attempting the dangerous Channel crossing. However, there’s no evidence to support this. In fact, we’re already seeing how increased border policing is pushing people into more dangerous routes and increasing exploitation.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
🚨 Last week, new offences under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act came into force. 🚨 This legislation expands detention, surveillance and enforcement powers, further penalising people for how they arrive in the UK.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
As announced at the conference, RLS is launching the UK’s first specialist asylum clinic for climate-displaced individuals in January 2026. This is a crucial step in ensuring people affected by climate harm can access their rights. Read the report here: refugeelegalsupport.org/internationa...
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International Protection in the Context of the Climate Crisis: Post-Conference Report   - Refugee Legal Support
Discover the latest news articles published by Refugee Legal Support.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
🌍 Climate change is already reshaping patterns of displacement. The challenge is how existing legal tools can be used effectively. 🤝Cross sector collaboration is essential. Everyone must work together to strengthen protection for those displaced by environmental crises.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
We’re proud to launch the post-conference report from the International Protection in the Context of the Climate Crisis conference, delivered in partnership with DLA Piper and Earth Refuge. The report captures the key themes, learnings and calls to action that emerged across our expert panels.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
We’re especially seeking interpreters fluent in Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Somali, Sorani, Tigrinya, Amharic, and other languages spoken within refugee and asylum-seeking communities in the UK. You can find more details here: refugeelegalsupport.org/vacancy/comm...
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Community Volunteer Interpreter - Refugee Legal Support
Refugee Legal Support is seeking a Community Volunteer Interpreter to join the team.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
These sessions are often the first time people receive reliable information, and interpreters are essential in making them accessible to all.
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Refugee Legal Support (RLS) @reflegalsupport.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
📣We’re recruiting! 📣 RLS is looking for a Community Volunteer Interpreter to join our UK outreach team. In this role, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring newly arrived asylum seekers can access clear information about the UK asylum process at legal outreach sessions.
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