Join us in campaigning for safe routes to the UK, to reduce the risk to migrants, and prevent trafficking and exploitation.
It is illogical that we have a system which says you can claim asylum in the UK, but only if you’re in the UK in the first place. Until there are safe, legal routes for people to travel to the UK, migrants will be pushed into dangerous journeys, and vulnerable to exploitation by traffickers.
We will always stand up for refugee protection - are you with us?
We explore what is needed for a safe, accessible and effective asylum system. Read more
The British public supports refugees - so why is the Government planning to ship off asylum seekers to Rwanda? Read more
Asylum seekers in Northern France who are seeking to come to the UK should be provided with travel documents (a type of humanitarian visa) to make the crossing safely and have their claim assessed in this country. Read more
The Government is planning to deport refugees to Rwanda. We are calling on Iberojet, Titan Airways and Privilege Style airlines to refuse to join this inhumane scheme. Read more
The UK Government is attacking fundamental principles of refugee protection. Read more
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
Humanitarian Visa Briefing (Report Stage, House of Commons, Nationality & Borders Bill) – December 2021 Read more
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
The Government is trying to pass new laws that would criminalise refugees. JCWI's Zoe Gardner explained to MPs exactly how dangerous this anti-refugee bill is. Read more
As Parliament debates the Nationality and Borders bill this week, ask your MP to resist this unprecedented attack on refugee protection in the UK. Read more
Our guide to Priti Patel's 'New Plan for Immigration' and how it will impact the lives of people who have been forced to flee their homes. Read more
Government policies are making Channel crossings ever-more dangerous and deadly. We urgently need a new approach. Read more
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
Join us and stand with refugees against the Government's cruel and dangerous Borders Bill. Read more
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
Our response to the call for evidence on the Nationality and Borders Bill, by the Human Rights Committee. September 2021. Read more
JCWI's briefing for Parliamentarians ahead of the second reading of the Nationality and Borders Bill, on 19 and 20 July 2021. Read more
Stand with the people of Afghanistan and call for changes so our asylum system is fit to meet this crisis. Read more
Over 100 charities and human rights organisations urge the Home Secretary to offer a generous and compassionate welcome to Afghan refugees. Read more
On Wednesday 18 August, MPs meet to discuss the UK's response to the crisis in Afghanistan. A number of MPs called for urgent changes tot the asylum system to welcome Afghan refugees. Read more
JCWI's briefing for Members of Parliament on the crisis in Afghanistan and its implications for people seeking protection Read more
People are having to risk their lives to seek safety and join family members in the UK - but it doesn't have to be this way. 100 organisations call on the government to open safe and legal routes to the UK. August 2020. Read more
Our guide to help you tackle some of the myths and inaccuracies around the reasons, experiences and rights of people crossing the Channel to seek asylum in the UK. Read more