We’re proud to launch our new report, “Still Waiting: the Afghans Abandoned by the UK.” This report has been produced in partnership with members of the Afghan community. It’s published [...]
People seeking sanctuary in the UK face significant challenges during their asylum process. Over half of the people seeking asylum are unable to find legal aid lawyers, and many face [...]
Three years have passed since the fall of Kabul in 2021. And yet, the resettlement needs of Afghans remains desperately high. Despite the UK government’s promise to provide safe routes [...]
In a critical appeal, a coalition of lawyers, caseworkers, members of the Afghan community and legal organisations led by RLS and ILPA have sent an urgent letter to the new [...]
London, 10/05/2024 Fleeing home is a last resort. People are forced to abandon their entire lives to do so. In an unstable world, it could happen to any of us. [...]
London, 23/04/2024 There are reports emerging that “several people” have died this morning while trying to cross the Channel for the UK. This is tragic, awful news. Our thoughts are [...]
Aalem and his family’s story demonstrates one of the least reported issues that have resulted from Brexit – asylum seekers hoping to reunite with their loved ones are facing new, [...]
15/12/2023, London “I feel alive every time I see my family back together in front of my eyes and that I am with my daughter after a long time.” Amina* [...]
My name’s Zofia, I’m an immigration and asylum lawyer in the UK and have worked in the sector for 20 years now. I recently joined the RLS team to supervise [...]
