Since the pandemic hit we have taken swift action to defend the health, safety and rights of migrants in the UK. Yet time and again, the government has prioritised immigration enforcement over public health.
We are urging the government to:
Sign our open letter to the COVID inquiry now
Read our research below and take action today.
Joint report from The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants & Public Interest Law Centre outlines the harmful impacts of UK immigration law and anti-migrant policies on migrants during the pandemic (May 2022) Read more
Good news! It's now confirmed that the COVID inquiry will look into how migration policies impacted migrants' experiences of the pandemic Read more
Report from The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants shines a spotlight on the devastating impact of Hostile Environment policies during the pandemic. (January 2022) Read more
As the inquiry into the government's handling of COVID gets underway, we are calling for migrants' experience of the pandemic to be included Read more
Our open letter to the Home Secretary, calling for urgent changes to ensure the safety of all migrants in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. (March 2020) Read more
Our new research shows the hostile environment is putting lives at risk, by preventing or deterring migrants from accessing healthcare. February 2021. Read more
Our new research shows the NRPF policy is a public health risk, and increases the risk of destitution amongst migrant families. Read more
The hostile environment is costing people their lives in this pandemic - urgent action is needed. Our joint letter to the Home Secretary. 21 January 2021. Read more
Our evidence submitted to the Women and Equalities Committee for their inquiry into COVID-19 and its impact on BAME communities, July 2020. Read more
Our briefing to the Home Affairs Select Committee on the Home Office response to COVID-19 and the urgent changes needed to protect public health and the safety of migrants in the UK. Read more
We've written to the government's scientific advisors, urging them to look at how Home Office policies are putting lives in danger in this pandemic. 14 January 2021. Read more