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Reports & Briefings

JCWI's policy team produces regular briefings and rigorous research on immigration law, policy & practice. We're a source of reliable analysis for MPs, journalists and other campaigning groups. 

If there's a report you'd like to access that's not listed here, or if you've got a specific policy-related enquiry, please do contact our policy team here. If you're a journalist, please get in touch with our press team here.

Humanitarian Visa Briefing (Report Stage, Nationality & Borders Bill)

Humanitarian Visa Briefing (Report Stage, Nationality & Borders Bill)

Humanitarian Visa Briefing (Report Stage, House of Commons, Nationality & Borders Bill) – December 2021 Read more

Published: 13th December, 2021

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Caitlin Boswell Jones

A safe and legal route from France to the UK through a humanitarian visa scheme

A safe and legal route from France to the UK through a humanitarian visa scheme

A safe and legal route from France to the UK through a humanitarian visa scheme: A joint contribution for RAMP Cross-Party Submission Read more

Published: 16th January, 2021

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Ruth Stokes

"We also want to be safe" - undocumented migrants facing COVID in a Hostile Environment

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

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 11th March, 2022

Author: Ruth Stokes

Response to the consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act

Response to the consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act

JCWI's response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act (March 2022) Read more

Published: 9th March, 2022

Author: Ruth Stokes

Submission to the Women and Equalities Committee inquiry into the UK Asylum Process for People with Protected Characteristics

Submission to the Women and Equalities Committee inquiry into the UK Asylum Process for People with Protected Characteristics

JCWI evidence submitted to the Women and Equalities Committee inquiry into the UK Asylum Process for People with Protected Characteristics (November 2021) Read more

Published: 8th March, 2022

Author: Ruth Stokes

When the clapping stops: EU Care Workers after Brexit

When the clapping stops: EU Care Workers after Brexit

Our research showing that as well vulnerable EEA+ citizens, care workers and other key workers – the very people we are relying on to pull us through the COVID crisis – are in real danger of being left behind by the EU Settlement Scheme. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2021

Updated: 6th December, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

Migrants deterred from healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic

Migrants deterred from healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic

Our new research shows the hostile environment is putting lives at risk, by preventing or deterring migrants from accessing healthcare. February 2021. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Updated: 6th December, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

No Recourse To Public Funds is a public health risk and causes destitution

No Recourse To Public Funds is a public health risk and causes destitution

Our new research shows the NRPF policy is a public health risk, and increases the risk of destitution amongst migrant families. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2021

Updated: 6th December, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

We Are Here: Routes to regularisation for the UK's undocumented population

We Are Here: Routes to regularisation for the UK's undocumented population

Our ground-breaking research explores the reality of life for undocumented migrants in the UK today. Based on in-depth interviews with undocumented people, we explore how people become undocumented, and propose simple, workable reforms to break the cycle of insecure immigration status. (April 2021) Read more

Published: 27th April, 2021

Updated: 6th December, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

JCWI Evidence Submission to the Windrush Lessons Learned Review Progress Update

JCWI Evidence Submission to the Windrush Lessons Learned Review Progress Update

Our evidence to Wendy Williams' Progress Update on the Windrush Lessons Learned Review. (November 2021) Read more

Published: 30th November, 2021

Updated: 1st December, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

Migrant Workers' Rights - Policy Briefing December 2021

Migrant Workers' Rights - Policy Briefing December 2021

Restrictions on the right to work for migrants undermine protections for all workers. Our briefing for MPs, from December 2021, lays out recommendations for how to strengthen labour rights for all workers Read more

Published: 30th November, 2021

Updated: 1st December, 2021

Author: Mary Atkinson

Briefing: Tragedy in the Channel

Briefing: Tragedy in the Channel

On 24 November, at least 27 people drowned in the Channel as they sought safety in the UK. Our briefing sets out recommendations for MPs, to avoid more tragedies like this Read more

Published: 25th November, 2021

Author: Mary Atkinson

Families on the Front Line

Families on the Front Line

New research from JCWI shows the surge in families at risk of separation due to immigration rules. The Minimum Income Requirement must be suspended. Read more

Published: 7th May, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Mary Atkinson

Briefing: Safe Routes to the UK

Briefing: Safe Routes to the UK

Our briefing on the UK's broken asylum system, and the lack of safe, regulated routes by which to claim protection in the UK. August 2020. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Mary Atkinson

Evidence to the Human Rights Committee on the Nationality and Borders Bill

Evidence to the Human Rights Committee on the Nationality and Borders Bill

Our response to the call for evidence on the Nationality and Borders Bill, by the Human Rights Committee. September 2021. Read more

Published: 29th September, 2021

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

Nationality and Borders Bill - second reading briefing

Nationality and Borders Bill - second reading briefing

JCWI's briefing for Parliamentarians ahead of the second reading of the Nationality and Borders Bill, on 19 and 20 July 2021. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2021

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

Judicial Review Bill 2021 - JCWI's Briefing

Judicial Review Bill 2021 - JCWI's Briefing

The Judicial Review Bill going through Parliament would limit access to justice for our clients - our Briefing explains why we oppose it Read more

Published: 15th October, 2021

Updated: 29th October, 2021

Author: Mary Atkinson

Briefing: Resisting the Digital Hostile Environment

Briefing: Resisting the Digital Hostile Environment

A joint briefing from JCWI, Liberty and Foxglove on the digital Hostile Environment. August 2021. Read more

Published: 29th September, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

Briefing: The Afghanistan Crisis and Refugee Rights

Briefing: The Afghanistan Crisis and Refugee Rights

JCWI's briefing for Members of Parliament on the crisis in Afghanistan and its implications for people seeking protection Read more

Published: 17th August, 2021

Updated: 18th August, 2021

Author: Mary Atkinson

Westminster Hall debate on undocumented migrants - 19 July 2021

Westminster Hall debate on undocumented migrants - 19 July 2021

Our briefing for Parliamentarians ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on undocumented migrants on 19 July 2021. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

Evidence Submission to the ICIBI Inspection on how the EUSS is working for vulnerable groups

Evidence Submission to the ICIBI Inspection on how the EUSS is working for vulnerable groups

Our evidence submitted to the ICIBI for his inspection into the EU Settlement Scheme and how it is working for vulnerable groups. (July 2020) Read more

Published: 5th August, 2020

Updated: 8th July, 2021

Author: Caitlin Boswell Jones

Evidence for the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Evidence for the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

JCWI's submission to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 2021 Read more

Published: 9th April, 2021

Author: Caitlin Boswell Jones

Evidence to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Call for Evidence on Inequality in the UK

Evidence to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Call for Evidence on Inequality in the UK

JCWI's submission to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Call for Evidence on Inequality in the UK, 30 November 2020. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 31st March, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

Evidence Submission to the Women and Equalities Committee Inquiry into COVID-19 and the impact on BAME communities

Evidence Submission to the Women and Equalities Committee Inquiry into COVID-19 and the impact on BAME communities

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

Published: 13th July, 2020

Updated: 16th February, 2021

Author: Caitlin Boswell Jones

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  • A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    Join us on Sunday 19 June to mark 10 years of resistance to the Hostile Environment, and learn how we move forward in the fight for justice.

  • A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    Save the date! Join us on Sunday 19 June to mark 10 years of resistance to the Hostile Environment, and learn how we move forward in the fight for justice

  • Three simple ways to bring humanity into our immigration and asylum systems

    Three simple ways to bring humanity into our immigration and asylum systems

    Join the movement for a humane and compassionate approach to migrants and refugees

  • What should I do if I encounter an immigration raid?

    What should I do if I encounter an immigration raid?

    Resources and support if you encounter an immigration raid.

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  • Windrush scandal explained

    Windrush scandal explained

    Who are the Windrush generation? What is the Windrush scandal? Why did the Windrush scandal happen? All your questions answered.

  • Application fees - applying for a fee waiver

    Application fees - applying for a fee waiver

    If you're applying for some forms of leave to remain but can't afford the application fee, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver - more details here

  • The Hostile Environment explained

    The Hostile Environment explained

    What is the hostile environment? Who is impacted by the hostile environment? How is the hostile environment connected to the Windrush scandal? All your questions answered.

  • Join us and stand with Afghan refugees

    Join us and stand with Afghan refugees

    Stand with the people of Afghanistan and call for changes so our asylum system is fit to meet this crisis.

  • What is happening with the Borders Bill?

    What is happening with the Borders Bill?

    What is happening with the anti-refugee Borders Bill? What does the Borders Bill mean for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants? And what can we do about it? Your questions answered.

  • We won! Home Office to stop using racist visa algorithm

    We won! Home Office to stop using racist visa algorithm

    The Home Office will scrap the racist algorithm it uses to sift visa applications, after we and tech justice organisation Foxglove launched legal action.

  • What happens now the EU Settlement Scheme deadline has passed?

    What happens now the EU Settlement Scheme deadline has passed?

    What happens now the EU Settlement Scheme deadline has passed?

  • Our helplines

    Our helplines

    You may be able to access advice via our helplines. Find out more about how our helplines work.

  • Unspeakably cruel new plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

    Unspeakably cruel new plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

    The British public supports refugees - so why is the Government planning to ship off asylum seekers to Rwanda?

  • Stand with undocumented migrants

    Stand with undocumented migrants

    The UK's immigration system, and the Hostile Environment, drive people out of legal status and stoke divisions. But it doesn't have to be this way - take action now

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