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Southwark Law Centre

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A registered charity dedicated to providing high-quality legal advice and representation to individuals and communities who face disadvantage and discrimination in accessing justice.

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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We see every day how immigration policy affects families, housing security and financial stability. Proposals that could push another 90,000 children into poverty cannot be justified. We support @praxisprojects.bsky.social in calling for the Earned Settlement proposals to be scrapped.
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Pleased to join @praxisprojects.bsky.social in Parliament today participating in a mass lobby, urging local MPs to engage on the Governments proposals on "Earned Settlement" - great to meet colleagues from other organisations and to be able to discuss with some Southwark and Lewisham MPs
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
We’ve joined 45+ national & grassroots rights groups in rejecting the government’s racist and classist “Earned” Settlement proposals. Read the full statement and add your organisation’s name 👇 jcwi.org.uk/updates/stat...
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Statement: 45+ rights groups reject racist & classist ‘Earned’ Settlement Proposals
We oppose the government’s earned settlement proposals and the accompanying consultation in its entirety. The proposals and consultation are fundamentally racist and classist. They attack all our…
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Proud to share a major Court of Appeal ruling boosting Windrush claimants’ rights under Article 6. Huge credit to our Van Ferguson for bringing this case forward. Read more: bit.ly/4afrnjR
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
We're so proud of our brilliant Rachel, winner of the Nathaniel Mathews Award for 2025!
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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Always a Borough of Sanctuary Southwark Council and local organisations are today standing together and urging the Government to rethink its new asylum proposals Read the full statement www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
We welcome @lb-southwark.bsky.social “Always a Borough of Sanctuary” statement. Proud to stand for dignity, safety and real belonging for people seeking refuge. A fair asylum system is essential. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...
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Always a Borough of Sanctuary | Southwark Council
A statement from the Leader & Deputy Leader of Southwark Council and local community champions.
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Proud that our colleague Billy Harding contributed to the latest BBC piece on the housing crisis. This isn’t about one case — it’s systemic failure: 📉 rising costs, ⚖️ shrinking legal aid, 🏚️ unsafe housing. Law centres like ours fill the gap. 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
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BBC reports live from court as more people face losing their homes - special report
Court figures show the number of mortgage repossession orders in England and Wales reached a five-year high in 2024-25.
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
This Trustees’ Week, we’re celebrating our incredible trustees. Their leadership and dedication help us defend housing rights, support migrants and refugees, challenge discrimination, and stand up for our community every day. Thank you for all you do. #TrusteesWeek #AccessToJustice
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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Got an issue at work? We're partnering with @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social and Citizens Advice Southwark to help people in the borough access free and confidential support for employment problems. Find information and advice on our website. www.southwark.gov.uk/employment-r...
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
“The fight for #Windrush justice continues.” Hetticia & Vanderbilt McIntosh’s story shows why legal representation matters — one compensation case rose from £300 to £170,000 after legal support. Read via @unisontheunion ⬇️ 🔗 magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/10/14/t... #LegalAid #Justice #HumanRights
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
💙 Southwark needs you! 💙 For nearly 30 years, SDCAS has supported 200+ asylum seekers weekly with food, clothes & community. They’re now in crisis — and need urgent funds to survive. 👉 Donate & share: shorturl.at/XdbWo #SaveSDCAS #Southwark
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
⏰ Reminder: Peckham needs you! Developers want to demolish the Aylesham Centre for luxury flats. The community is fighting back in court — but legal action costs 💸. 👉 Donate & boost to spread the word: bit.ly/ACAFundraise Let’s keep Peckham for the people. ✊🏻
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Peckham Not For Sale
A local resident, who is extremely concerned about the social and economic impacts on Peckham, if this monstrous Berkeley Homes plan gets the go-ahead. Member of Aylesham Community Action.
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
We’re recruiting a Public Law Paralegal (Part-Time) at Southwark Law Centre. Apply by 5pm, Mon 20 Oct 2025 ⚖️ 👉 Full details & how to apply: www.southwarklawcentre.org.uk/vacancies/ #LegalJobs #Paralegal #PublicLaw #SocialJustice
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Vacancies
Southwark Law Centre Vacancies Public Law Paralegal (Part Time)  Salary: NJC SP 9–13 £31,884 – £33,780 per annum, pro rata (dependent on relevant experience) Hours: 21 hours per week Contract: F...
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Our clients launched this petition: the Windrush Compensation Scheme is failing many survivors, denying over 5,500 eligible claims. Without free legal help, most claims fail. Act now—sign & share today: shorturl.at/ko11U
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Fund Free Legal Representation for Windrush Compensation Claims
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
💙 Help save Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers 💙 For nearly 30 years, SDCAS has supported 200+ people weekly with food, clothes, legal rights & community. They're now facing a funding crisis—please donate & share to keep this vital service going: 👉 shorturl.at/XdbWo #SaveSDCAS #Southwark
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Save Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers
We aim to raise funding to be able to continue the essential work that we do for asylum seekers and refugees living within Southwark.
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Law Centres Network @lawcentres.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
LCN has contributed to a new report on the importance of volunteering to UK society. Volunteers have played a key role in the Law Centres movement since its origins in the 1970s. And to this day, volunteers keep justice alive in places where it is needed most. Learn more: www.works-4u.com/what-if
A black and white photograph of Law Centres lawyers and supporters standing outside the office of North Kensington Law Centre in the 1970s. Writing on the window of the office reads ‘please come in and sign our petition.’
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Nicola Kelly @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Southwark Cathedral, Thursday 25 September at 6:30pm. Tickets below. See you there! share.google/VGtBoRh88StO...
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Anywhere But Here: Britain’s Broken Asylum System - A Talk by Nicola Kelly
Join us for a talk by Nicola Kelly on the flaws of Britain's asylum system.
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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
New from FM: What now for refugee family reunion applications? | Sonia Lenegan
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What now for refugee family reunion applications? - Free Movement
Where none of the above routes apply, it may still be possible to make a successful application for leave outside the rules. For example, although the
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
🚨 Fundraiser at Prince of Peckham for Aylesham Community Action! 🎬 Mother City — a 6-yr doc on Cape Town’s fight vs developers. Panel after w/ Reclaim the City, Ndifuna Ukwazi + ACA — linking struggles Cape Town ↔ Peckham. 💷 £10 donation. 🎟️Tickets: shorturl.at/6i8Y0
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Fundraiser Screening of Mother City, a Documentary
Donation screening following by conversations with the Director, Aylesham Community Action, Reclaim the City, and Black History Walks.
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Southwark Law Centre @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
🚨 Peckham needs you! 🚨 Developers want to demolish the Aylesham Centre for luxury flats. The community is fighting back in court — but legal action costs 💸. 👉 Donate & boost to spread the word: bit.ly/ACAFundraise Let’s keep Peckham for the people. ✊🏽
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Peckham Not For Sale
A local resident, who is extremely concerned about the social and economic impacts on Peckham, if this monstrous Berkeley Homes plan gets the go-ahead. Member of Aylesham Community Action.
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Public Interest Law Centre @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Southwark housing campaign groups are mobilising to demand a proper solution to the housing crisis in England. The next demonstration will be at Southwark Council Offices on Wednesday 19 March, 6pm. Read more: pilc.org.uk/blog/southwa...
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Callum May @callummay.co.uk · 14/03/2025
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Windrush: 'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'
Christina, 27, and her family had to battle for years to stay in the UK.
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