Blog: Comment
Blog articles from JRS UK
Our hopes for 2022
07 January 2022
The JRS UK detention outreach team share their hopes for a new year.
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‘We must change course’
25 November 2021
Sophie reflects on the tragedy of 27 people losing their lives in the English Channel.
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The Nationality and Borders Bill treats hostility as a virtue
25 November 2021
Sophie outlines how the Government's Bill further entrenches hostility in the asylum system.
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Resisting the Nationality and Borders’ Bill with Love: the JRS Shop
17 November 2021
The JRS Shop offers choice, agency & hospitality
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The cruelty of slamming the door shut on those seeking sanctuary
11 November 2021
An introduction to the Nationality and Borders Bill
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Accompanying Little Amal
29 October 2021
As the UK welcomes Little Amal, Ruth shares the serendipitous joys of meeting her.
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Hosted in the Virtual spaces
14 October 2021
Hannah shares some of the practicalities of coordinating a hosting scheme over Zoom
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Running to accompany refugees
30 September 2021
As the London Marathon approaches this weekend, Nick shares his motivations for running for JRS
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The Feast of St Alberto Hurtado SJ
18 August 2021
Fr Michael Smith SJ reflects on this painting of Alberto Hurtado that hangs in JRS UK's centre
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“JRS will always have a special place for me – it’s helped to root my Jesuit identity”
27 July 2021
Jesuit scholastic Richard reflects on his experience working at JRS over the last 2 years
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