Written by Professor Majella Kilkey Photo by Metin Ozer on Unsplash Almost four years after departing the European Union (EU) and almost three years since the introduction of a new immigration system, it is clear that “taking back control of our borders” has not resulted in reduced migration to the UK. Net migration in the… Continue reading “Taking back control of our borders”. The “dependants’ problem”.
Written by Lucy Mayblin, Hannah Lewis, Rebecca Murray, Tom Nunn With special thanks to Rivka Shaw, Jo Wilding, Brian Dikoff, Kate Wisbach and Amanda Spalding. Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels On 20th April, at a collaborative event between South Yorkshire Refugee Law and Justice, and the University of Sheffield, participants discussed the woeful state… Continue reading Immigration legal aid: change needs to come from a meaningful commitment to equality of access to justice
By Thea Shahrokh, Majella Kilkey, Hannah Lewis and Ryan Powell Over the last year the context in which young people with migration experiences are building their lives has become increasingly insecure in the UK. Young people are navigating a continued hostile immigration environment, which works powerfully to create uncertainty and undermine futures. Most recently, young… Continue reading The politics of deservingness and belonging in youth research on ‘integration.’
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