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  1. Campaigns
  2. Ending the Hostile Environment

Ending the Hostile Environment

Since 2012, it has been an explicit aim of Government immigration policy to create a ‘hostile environment’ for anybody unable to demonstrate their immigration status on demand. From the 'Go Home' vans driven through ethnically diverse neighbourhoods to passport checks in hospitals and schools, the government has worked to create a climate of fear and hostility, criminalising and impoverishing those who may find themselves without status. These are the same policies that have seen long-term residents of the UK, including members of the Windrush Generation, denied healthcare and the right to work and even detained or removed illegally.

JCWI has long warned of the devastating consequences of these measures. And we're working hard, with many others across the UK, to dismantle the Hostile Environment and fight for better, fairer policies.

Will you support our vital work?

Right to Rent

We're fighting to stop the Government's "Right to Rent" scheme being rolled out. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2018

Updated: 3rd June, 2019

Author: Mary Atkinson

Related topics:
  • Ending the Hostile Environment

Access to healthcare

Nobody should be denied life-saving care based on their immigration status. We're working hard to prevent the government from building a border in our hospitals and surgeries. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2018

Updated: 5th December, 2018

Author: Mary Atkinson

Related topics:
  • Ending the Hostile Environment

Right to Rent: A Tenant's Guide to Landlord Immigration Checks - November 2016

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Published: 29th November, 2018

Updated: 19th February, 2019

Author: Mary Atkinson

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  • Ending the Hostile Environment

Dossier of Failure

JCWI and Liberty have published a Dossier of Failure, detailing the need for an Independent Commission into the systematic failures which culminated in the Windrush scandal. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2018

Updated: 5th December, 2018

Author: SATBIR SINGH

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  • Ending the Hostile Environment

AGM 2018: Ending the Hostile Environment

We are delighted to be hosting a distinguished panel of experts for a discussion entitled 'Ending the Hostile Environment' on 13 December 2018. Book now! Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2018

Author: SATBIR SINGH

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  • Ending the Hostile Environment

Act now to scrap the Hostile Environment!

Ask your MP to stand up for human rights and scrap the Hostile Environment! Read more

Published: 1st March, 2019

Updated: 14th November, 2019

Author: SATBIR SINGH

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Right to Rent declared unlawful: What next?

The High Court has found a key part of the Hostile Environment to be unlawful. What can MPs do now? Read more

Published: 1st March, 2019

Author: SATBIR SINGH

Related topics:
  • Ending the Hostile Environment
  • Reports & Briefings

Right to Rent Open Letter

Over 80 organisations have written to MPs, calling on them to scrap the Hostile Environment, and the unlawful Right to Rent checks Read more

Published: 1st June, 2019

Updated: 7th June, 2019

Author: Mary Atkinson

Related topics:
  • Ending the Hostile Environment
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    We're fighting to stop the Government's "Right to Rent" scheme being rolled out.

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    Individual members enjoy regular updates on our work, invitations to events and talks and the chance to have a say in how JCWI campaigns for justice & equality.

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    Chai Patel - Legal Policy Director

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    Find out more about Legal Aid, how it works, and what to do if you're not eligible but still need advice.

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    JCWI has been fighting for justice for over 50 years. Learn more about our history.

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