Blog: Detention
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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The Borders Bill will make life in the asylum system much bleaker
18 November 2021
Sophie explains how detention and detention-like asylum accommodation will be extended.
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“Compassion and dignity compel us to approach each person with an open heart”
11 August 2021
Government proposals would turn our backs on obligations in the Refugee Convention, writes Will
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I am in admiration of the human spirit that tries to overcome adversity and hardship
22 July 2021
"We listen, we try to strengthen hope, we accompany" writes volunteer detention visitor Ursula
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JRS legal workshops: helping people to access justice
16 July 2021
“I only knew because JRS told me"
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“To walk together is both our nature and our deep need.”
17 June 2021
This Refugee Week volunteer Chris reflects on the experiences of immigration detainees.
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Hope of a secure home turned to horror for those held at Napier barracks
12 May 2021
Sophie shares the experiences of those seeking asylum, this Mental Health Awareness week
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A common humanity and human need.
21 April 2021
Take action with JRS to oppose new government proposals which would deny refugees safe haven
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“Dying and rising with Jesus”
01 April 2021
Sr Vianney reflects on how refugee friends reflect the suffering of Jesus this Easter Triduum
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St Josephine Bakhita & the International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking
08 February 2021
On the Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita, Sr Rose Mary reflects on the victims of trafficking.
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