Resources
Response to the Bill of Rights Bill
The Bill of Rights Bill, or ‘Rights Removal Bill’, sought to scrap the HRA and replace people’s universal rights with those gifted by the government, whilst removing legal responsibility and accountability and introducing barriers to people actually having their rights upheld. This would affect us all, but would be particularly devastating for more marginalised groups, including survivors.
Abuse by the system: Survivors of trafficking in immigration detention
This report from HBF, written with NGOs Medical Justice, Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit and Focus on Labour for Exploitation, highlights the health impact of detention on survivors of trafficking and that the government has deliberately put in place a system in which more trafficking victims will be locked up.
Evidence to the House of Lords International Agreements Committee on the UK-Rwanda Memorandum of Understanding
In this evidence, Asylum Aid and HBF set out concerns with the UK-Rwanda Memorandum of Understanding that allows for the relocation of people seeking asylum to Rwanda.
The impact of immigration detention on mental health - research summary
This briefing summarises some of the key findings from a 2018 systematic review carried out by the Helen Bamber Foundation in partnership with academics and experts, looking at the body of research on the impact and mental health consequences that immigration detention may have on adults, adolescents and child immigration detainees.
Like a prison: The negative impact of barracks accommodation on the health of people seeking protection
This report looks at the impact of housing people seeking asylum in barracks accommodation on their physical and mental health and makes recommendations for an asylum housing system that is 'fit for purpose'.
Opportunity to Work with Ambassadors for Change
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a consultant
The challenges faced during home office interview when seeking asylum in the United Kingdom: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
Accounts by those seeking asylum are often challenged by the Home Office (HO) because of apparent inconsistencies and lack of credibility. Yet the ability to disclose everything at initial interview can be impacted by many factors. This study explores how applicants experienced interviews with the HO and its effects.
Submission to Home Office review of asylum support rates
This submission looks at the basic needs provided for by asylum support payments and the most pressing issues that have been identified by HBF in relation to our clients. It calls for asylum support rates to be increased.
Consultation On Proposed Changes To the Helen Bamber Foundation's Objects
Our Memorandum and Articles of Association (the document which governs
Refugee and Migrant Children's Consortium briefing on government plans to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda
The Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium is appalled by, and entirely opposed to, the government’s plans to permanently remove people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda to have their claims processed, as well as live in Rwanda if their asylum claim is successful. In addition, we are extremely concerned that due to the government’s flawed approach to age disputes there is a significant risk that children will be removed to Rwanda.