Blog: Policy
Blog articles from JRS UK
Legal Blog: The UN Refugee Convention
14 January 2020
In the first of our blogs from the Legal Project, Jess explains what it means to be a 'refugee'
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“We owe it to those silenced to use our voice well”
13 November 2019
By voting, we have a duty to consider those refused asylum, writes Sophie our Policy Officer.
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There is a longing for a system that is for welfare, not for harm
11 July 2019
Sophie, JRS UK's Policy Officer, reflects on our latest report and the context of love at JRS.
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New Legal Advice Project: An Interview
29 May 2019
We chat to the Legal Advice Project team about setting up a legal advice service from scratch.
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Exploring Accompaniment
14 May 2019
Sophie shares her reflections on our ongoing project to explore our mission of accompaniment
[READ]‘Trapped in a tightening web’
08 March 2019
Sophie Cartwright writes on the realities for those trapped by the hostile environment agenda
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Government response reinforces culture of disbelief
04 January 2019
Sophie reflects on how the Home Secretary's comments build walls where there should be bridges
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Hidden in plain sight: Working with trafficked people in detention
13 December 2018
As part of #Unlocked18, Beatrice reflects on accompanying survivors of trafficking in detention
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The Destitution of Newly Recognised Refugees
11 December 2018
Sophie explains the need for change as recognised refugees continue to face destitution
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The Rich Tapestry of Pedro Arrupe
14 November 2018
On its 38th anniversary, Jim Conway reflects on the growing tapestry of JRS and its founder
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