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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London

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Award-winning Refugee Law Clinic based at the University of London with a focus on fresh claims for asylum in the UK. rli.sas.ac.uk/projects/refugee-law-…

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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
#BriefingPaper published by four of our volunteers: 'Considering Further Submissions: Reflections on the Procedure, Function and Impact of "fresh claims" in the UK asylum system.' by Aykhan Allahveranov, Lauren Powdrell, Tasmin Langler, and Nikolaos Margaritis. 👉 sas-space.sas.ac.uk/10375/
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A successful Annual Summer Event at the Refugee Law Clinic! Congratulations to all of our volunteers who received awards for their outstanding work.
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
New Briefing Paper 'Palestinians Returning to Lebanon: Possibilities, Readmission and Risks' by Jasmin Lilian Diab. Available here: sas-space.sas.ac.uk/10364/ #PalestinianRefugees #HumanRights #ForcedMigration #Lebanon #briefingpaper
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
New on the #RLIBlog "The Interpreter was the Variable: Implications for Credibility in Asylum Claims" by Mohammad Shehadeh Available here: rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2026/05/12/t... #AsylumPolicy #ForcedMigration #LanguageJustice #AsylumClaims
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
#Newblog Four of our volunteers have produced short research pieces on the role of fresh claims in asylum law. Today Nikolaos Margaritis: “Fresh Claims” for Asylum: A Safeguard Against Systemic Malaises in the UK Asylum Process rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2026/03/19/f... #AsylumLaw #UKImmigration
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
#Newblog Four of our volunteers have produced short research pieces on the role of fresh claims in asylum law. Today Tasmin Langler: 'Fresh Claims” for Asylum: Afghanistan Shows Why The Procedure Matters rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2026/03/18/f... #AsylumLaw #FreshClaims #Afghanistan #RefugeeProtection
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
#Newblog Four of our clinic volunteers have produced short research pieces on the role of fresh claims in asylum law. Today: Lauren Powdrell: '“Fresh Claims” for Asylum: What the Stats Tell Us' rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2026/03/17/f... #AsylumLaw #UKImmigration #FreshClaims #AsylumData
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
#Newblog Four of our clinic volunteers have produced short research pieces on the role of fresh claims in asylum law. Today: Aykhan Allahveranov - “Fresh Claims” for Asylum: A Procedure Mandated by Law? rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2026/03/16/f... #AsylumLaw #RefugeeProtection #UKImmigrationLaw
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
#NewBlog 'Refugee Status on a Timer: Rethinking the UK’s 30-month Protection Policy' by Himani Jha Available here: rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2026/03/10/r... #RefugeeLaw #UKAsylumPolicy #RefugeeProtection
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
New on the #RLI blog: 'When Judicial Review Protects Refugee Law from Political Interference' by Malak Benslama-Dabdoub. rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2026/02/04/w... #RefugeeLaw #JudicialReview #Palestine
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
📣We're hiring! Seeking an Administrator to support the University of London Refugee Law Clinic Manager with operations of the Clinic and related academic activities. 21 hours per week, hybrid working Closing date: 26 January 2026 Further details here: www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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Refugee Law Clinic Administrator:London Senate House
The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
📣We're hiring! Seeking an Administrator to support the University of London Refugee Law Clinic Manager with operations of the Clinic and related academic activities. 21 hours per week, hybrid working policy. Closing date: 26 January 2026 Further details here: www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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Refugee Law Clinic Administrator:London Senate House
The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
From last week: Briefing: is the modern slavery identification system in the UK being misused? | Sonia Lenegan
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Briefing: is the modern slavery identification system in the UK being misused? - Free Movement
The Home Secretary has claimed (as have many of the last several of them) that the modern slavery identification process is "being misused" and has used this
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Helpful summary and analysis of the UK's 1-in-1-out deal with France, by Eric Fripp. opiniojuris.org/2025/10/03/t...
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The Agreement Between the UK and France on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys
[Eric Fripp is a Barrister at 36 Public & Human Rights, part of the 36 Group, Gray’s Inn, London and Senior Visiting Fellow for the Refugee Law Initiative, School of Advanced Study, University …
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Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion @institute-si.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
📄 @enstatelessness.bsky.social new briefing highlights issues for #stateless #Palestinians in the UK, including family reunification, detention & expulsion. It is designed to support lawyers & advocates working to uphold the #RightToNationality👉https://tinyurl.com/wktnjka2
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
University of London Institute of Historical Research event: 28 October, 5.30pm: 'Structural displacement and enforced immobility: Palestinian refugee history in Gaza since 1948' www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Structural displacement and enforced immobility: Palestinian refugee history in Gaza since 1948
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
The University of London is hosting various events to honour Black history month. 8 October: Film Screening - We Were Here: The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe: ials.sas.ac.uk/events/black... More info here: www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/sect...
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Black History Month 2025 Film Screening - We Were Here: The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe. Directed by Fred Kuwornu.
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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
New on the #RLI blog: 'Opening doors and preventing childhood statelessness' by @cynthiaorchard.bsky.social, Manager of the @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social and an individual member of the European Network on Statelessness. rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/09/26/o... #Statelessness #Children #Citizenship
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We started our autumn training (for approximately 100 new volunteers total) with a fantastic group today! Really great to have so many students and commercial lawyers keen to work on fresh claims for asylum with our Clinic! Welcome to all our new volunteers!
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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Join us for the first seminar of our 16th International Refugee Law Seminar Series: 'Fit for the future? Climate change, global crises and the capacity of refugee law', 25 September, 6pm, Senate House rli.sas.ac.uk/events/fit-f... #RefugeeLaw #ClimateChange #HumanRights #RLI #SeminarSeries
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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Are you a consultant with an interest in the #refugee and #displacement field? We’re hiring! We're looking for a short-term consultant #fundraiser with existing strong connections to charitable trusts, #law firms and other potential donors. Learn more and apply here: rli.sas.ac.uk/get-involved...
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Latest post from us: Refugee family reunion route closed in statement of changes: HC 1298 | Sonia Lenegan
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Refugee family reunion route closed in statement of changes: HC 1298 - Free Movement
As trailed earlier in the week, the refugee family reunion route will be “suspended” as of 3pm today as set out in the statement of changes just published.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
💔⏰ As of 3pm today, family reunion has been suspended.⁣ Just days after it was announced. ⁣ It will now be even more difficult for women to reunite with their children, their partners and loved ones.⁣ ⁣ Removing family reunion is cruelty beyond words. 1/🧵
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
The UK Home Office is to resume processing of protection claims by Syrians and has published new country information on Syria. Careful consideration of safety of return for individual applicants is needed.
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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
New #RLI Policy Brief Series on Externalisation edited by Mariana Gkliati and Stephen Phillips 1. 'What is Externalisation?' 2. 'Border Externalisation: Pullback and Pushback Practices' Read them here: rli.sas.ac.uk/about-us/wor... #Externalisation #Asylum #Migrants #Refugees #BorderControls
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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Apply to our MA in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies from the University of London! Apply by 1 August for the October 2025 start: www.london.ac.uk/study/course... #Refugees #RefugeeProtection #ForcedMigration
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Odysseus Network @odysseusnetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
❗Vacancy: we are recruiting a young graduate or professional with a legal background to fill a remunerated traineeship as Research and Project Assistant. Deadline for applications: July 15, 2025 midnight odysseus-network.eu/vacancies/
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Vacancies - Odysseus Network
Research and Project Assistant The Odysseus Academic Network is recruiting a young graduate or professional with a legal background to fill a remunerated traineeship position as Research and Project A...
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Our annual report for 2024-25 is available on our website, just in time for #WorldRefugeeDay. Highlights: successful outcomes in 77% of cases for which we have received decisions and 100% of our cases which have gone to appeal: rli.sas.ac.uk/projects-0/r... #RefugeesWelcome
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Refugee Law Clinic
The UoL's Refugee Law Clinic provides pro bono legal advice for refugee clients based on a model of Clinical Legal Education for its diverse student body.
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
We're celebrating the Clinic's 5th Anniversary at our summer event on 23 June! 🎉 We help vulnerable people who've been through the UK's asylum system but have ongoing protection needs. If you'd like to attend, it is essential to book in advance by 9 June: rli.sas.ac.uk/events/refug...
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Refugee Law Clinic 5th Anniversary Summer Event 2025
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Refugee Council @refugeecouncil.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Yesterday the Govt issued statistics relating to refugees and people seeking asylum in Britain. Here we break down the most important figures and explain what they mean🧐 www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/stay-informe...
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Top facts from the latest statistics on refugees and people seeking asylum - Refugee Council
Here are our top facts based on the UK Government's latest immigration statistics for the year ending March 2025.
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Refugee Council @refugeecouncil.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
People are living in agonising - and indefinite - limbo because of Government's freeze on asylum applications from Syria 💔 This is not right. Government must start processing claims again on a case-by-case basis, starting with claims unrelated to the previous regime. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Call for freeze on Syrian asylum claims to end as thousands still in limbo
The UK paused processing of Syrian claims five months ago, following the fall of President Assad.
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Refugee Action @refugeeaction.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
The debrief. Why this parliament must lift the ban on work for people seeking asylum. Got 5 mins? Read our full report with the Lift The Ban coalition: www.refugee-action.org.uk/wp-content/u... Got 60 seconds spare? Read this thread! 🧵
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
📢BREAKING Our report #SafetyAndSurvival uncovers shocking findings about the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum. Instead of finding safety, women are retraumatised and harmed. www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... [Content warning: rape, sexual assault, suicidality] 1/🧵
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Women for Refugee Women : Safety and Survival: How the Work Ban Fuels Violence Against Women Seeking Asylum
New research uncovers how the work ban harms women seeking safety in the UK, placing them at risk of abuse and exploitation.
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Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile @baobabsurvivors.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Do you have experience advocating for vulnerable young people to access their rights and entitlements? Are you a fighter? 💪 We are looking for a Casework volunteer to start asap with us. 👉 Details on our volunteering page here: www.baobabsurvivors.org/about/jobs/
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Jobs and volunteering - Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile
Baobab is a thriving community of support for young refugees victims of human rights abuses, based in North London. Are you a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist or a Clinical Psychologist? Find curr...
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Our Supervising Lawyers will be contributing to this excellent training opportunity for country experts, led by our colleague Dr Victorie Knox of the Refugee Law Initiative. Sign up for the 30 June session, or register interest for a later session. Please share widely!
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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Alf Dubs and Jacob Rees-Mogg: citizenship stripping is fundamentally unBritish on.ft.com/4jpLAFj
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Cynthia Orchard @cynthiaorchard.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Excellent opportunity for country experts to learn how to write effective expert reports in relation to UK asylum cases. Please share widely!
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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
In case you missed it: Fresh claim rejection successfully challenged in Upper Tribunal | Sonia Lenegan
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Fresh claim rejection successfully challenged in Upper Tribunal - Free Movement
The Home Secretary has had an absolute howler in the Upper Tribunal, it is one of those decisions that is worth a read in full if you have the time. It is a
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Helen Bamber Foundation 🧡 @helenbamber.org · 15/05/2025
On #InternationalDayofFamilies, we’re celebrating Article 8 of the Human Rights Act which protects our right to private and family life. It has helped survivors of torture and trafficking reunite or remain with their family in the UK. Read more here: buff.ly/NlCxD2M
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Just a short time left to register for RLI's annual conference!
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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
New #RLI Working Paper: No. 76, April 2025 Childhood Statelessness in European Courts: An Avoidable Crisis by Rachael Trudelle Pop, MA (School of Advanced Study, University of London) Read it here: sas-space.sas.ac.uk/10047/ #Statelessness #ChildhoodStatelessness #EuropeanCourts
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Refugee Law Initiative @rli-sas.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
New on the #RLI blog: 'Inclusive Policies: The Path for Promoting Refugee Rights and Enhancing Social Cohesion in Kabribayah, Somali Region' written by Guled Ali, Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat, Jigjiga rli.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/05/08/i... #Refugees #RefugeeRights #Ethiopia #Displacement
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Refugees are not the problem. Persecution that forces people to flee their homes is a problem. Failure to protect refugees is a problem. Xenophobia and racism are problems. Failure to invest in vital infrastructure (and then scapegoat refugees and migrants)-- also problems.... #refugeeswelcome
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Pro Bono Week UK @probonoweekuk.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
📅 Save the Date: 3rd-7th November 2025 📆 The 24th annual #ProBonoWeek is coming! This year’s theme: Pro Bono in Action ⚖️ 🔹 Impact stories 🔹 Skills & career growth 🔹 How to get involved 🎉 Plan events, share stories and bake for justice! 🔗 probonoweek.org.uk #WeDoProBono #GreatLegalBake2025
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Asylos @asylos.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
📡Don't miss this free online event from Women in Refugee Law (WiRL) Network's seminar series "Refuge in a cold #climate: the impact on #women" - ‘#SafeCountries’ & Women’s International Protection. 🗓️Weds 7 May, 14:00-15:15 BST | 13:00-14:15 UTC +infos: www.ticketsource.co.uk/wirl/t-vvnxkdq
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Asylos @asylos.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🔊 REGISTER NOW for our #COI #Training webinars! Kicking off in May: asylos.org/coi-training... With @refugeeaction.bsky.social, we will be delivering free COI research training webinars on: fundamentals, #Statelessness, #Family & Private Life, #Disability-Specific, #Child-Specific and #Trafficking.
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Asylos @asylos.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Drastic cuts in #HumanRights issues concerning women, LGBTQI+ people, people with disabilities, & refugees in the forthcoming annual US Department of State Human Rights reports are highly concerning ➡️ www.npr.org/2025/04/18/n... 📢 What can the COI community do to respond to this challenge?
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The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights
The agency's annual human rights reports are being purged of references to prison conditions, political corruption and other abuses.
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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
In case you missed it: New Iran country policy and information note on social media, surveillance and sur place activities | Niamh Fegan
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New Iran country policy and information note on social media, surveillance and sur place activities - Free Movement
On 15 April 2025, the Home Office published a new version of its country policy and information note (‘CPIN’) on social media, surveillance and sur place
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Great to see more support for asylum seekers to access travel around London. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
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TfL to give asylum seekers 'better support' applying for cheaper travel
Commitment comes as Sadiq Khan’s transport deputy says the mayor is determined ‘to help vulnerable Londoners travel across our city’
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Refugee Law Clinic at the University of London @refugeelawclinic.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Free webinar: Safety, Not Suspicion: Advocating for LGBTQI+ People Seeking Asylum In a Changing Legal Landscape Monday 19th May 2025 Book at: gardencourtchambers.co.uk/event/free-w... Hosted by Garden Court Chambers @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social
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Free Webinar - Safety, Not Suspicion: Advocating for LGBTQI+ People Seeking Asylum In a Changing Legal Landscape | Garden Court Chambers
In the wake of a sea change in asylum law, policy and practice over recent years, LGBTQI+ people have often been at the sharpest end of this cruelty and uncertainty. Across the sector, we are seeing t...
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