life on tag

life on tagGovernment doubles down on experimental surveillance tech to track migrants

Annual review of GPS tagging in the immigration system 2023
20 Dec 2023

Annual Report wraps up 2023

We supported 1,690 people last year with free legal advice. Read our Annual Report to find out more.
20 Dec 2023

Prison Legal Advice Survey finds shockingly low levels of legal representation

Our newest prison legal advice survey shows the barriers to accessing immigration legal advice whilst being detained in Prisons.
20 Dec 2023
Carmen Kearney

Carmen Kearney Watch back: Overview of Deportation with Carmen Kearney

An introduction to ADAP (Article 8 Deportation Advice Project) by our Legal Manager, Carmen Kearney.
19 Dec 2023
Lady justice on a pink background with writing that says “Access to justice or just an illusion?”

Lady justice on a pink background with writing that says “Access to justice or just an illusion?” Event Announcement: “Access to justice or just an illusion?”

Join us in person on 23rd January at 7pm as we expose the legal aid illusion and call for the reinstatement of Legal Aid for all immigration cases.
18 Dec 2023
Two Promises Broken

Two Promises BrokenPrime Minister: Don’t break government’s promises to survivors of modern slavery

BID and 27 other organisations have signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
12 Dec 2023
Lady justice on a yellow background with writing that says Summer Legal Advice Survey August 2023

Lady justice on a yellow background with writing that says Summer Legal Advice Survey August 2023Legal Advice Survey finds low levels of representation

Our latest Legal Advice Survey paints a stark picture of the difficulties accessing legal advice while being detained.
11 Dec 2023
entrance of the visitors center for Yarl's Wood IRC

entrance of the visitors center for Yarl's Wood IRCBID's report following the HM inspection of Yarl's Wood

Read our summary of key concerns cited in the unannounced inspection of Yarl's Wood IRC
29 Nov 2023
A volunteer wearing a headset answers a call to our advice line.

A volunteer wearing a headset answers a call to our advice line. Urgent Appeal: Help BID give free legal advice in 25+ languages

We're raising funds for interpreter fees. Give now and your donation will be doubled.
27 Nov 2023
Earls Court and Chelsea Theater Community Story-telling winner 2023

Earls Court and Chelsea Theater Community Story-telling winner 2023WE WON! GPS tagging film wins award at Earls Court International Film Festival

Our film documenting the true story of being tracked by the Home Office 24/7 has won a London Film Festival award.
22 Nov 2023
Pierre Makhlouf

Pierre MakhloufWatch back: Overview of detention & bail

An overview of detention & bail by our Legal Director Pierre Makhlouf.
21 Nov 2023
Supreme Court

Supreme CourtJoint civil society statement on the Supreme Court ruling on Rwanda

BID joined JCWI & 129 civil society organisations to welcome the Supreme Court's decision on the Rwanda plan & raise concerns for the future.
15 Nov 2023
Earls court international film festival

Earls court international film festivalGPS tagging film selected for Earls Court International Film Festival

From surveillance to silver screen: victims of arbitrary Home Office tagging nominated for London film award
15 Nov 2023

ECF funding process leads to systemic inequalities & impedes access to justice

New research reveals Legal Aid process presents applicants with hurdle after hurdle to obtain legal aid & legal representation.
7 Nov 2023

BID statement on Brook House Inquiry

Our statement on the first public inquiry into abuse and mistreatment of people held in detention.
28 Sep 2023
men in detention

men in detentionHorror stories about migrant detention centres are true: as I learned the hard way

Our former speaks out about his experience of Immigration detention in response to the Brook House inquiry in the Independent.
26 Sep 2023
artistic depiction of someone on gps tag

artistic depiction of someone on gps tagFor migrants under 24/7 surveillance, the UK feels like ‘an outside prison’

Our former client speaks to coda news about his experience of being forced to wear a GPS tag by the Home Office.
26 Sep 2023
statue of Lady Justice holding scales against blue sky

statue of Lady Justice holding scales against blue skyRead our consultation responses on legal aid

Read BID's consultation responses to the National Audit Office and the Ministry of Justice on legal aid and legal aid fees.
13 Sep 2023
An image of barbed wire with the text Michael's story

An image of barbed wire with the text Michael's storyMichael shares his story of detention

Former client & volunteer Michael shares his experience of detention and applying for bail and appealing his deportation.
4 Sep 2023

BID statement on passage of Illegal Migration Bill

As this law strips away fundamental rights, we stand in solidarity with all those affected.
19 Jul 2023
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