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.
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
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
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
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
Our evidence to Wendy Williams' Progress Update on the Windrush Lessons Learned Review. (November 2021) Read more
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
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
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
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
The Judicial Review Bill going through Parliament would limit access to justice for our clients - our Briefing explains why we oppose it Read more
A joint briefing from JCWI, Liberty and Foxglove on the digital Hostile Environment. August 2021. Read more
JCWI's briefing for Members of Parliament on the crisis in Afghanistan and its implications for people seeking protection Read more
Our briefing for Parliamentarians ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on undocumented migrants on 19 July 2021. Read more
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
JCWI's submission to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 2021 Read more
JCWI's submission to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Call for Evidence on Inequality in the UK, 30 November 2020. 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
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
Migrant and British workers stood shoulder to shoulder to keep this country going through the pandemic. How can we ensure our rights, and lives, are equally protected, no matter what immigration status we have? Read more
Our response to the Independent Review of Administrative Law, submitted October 2020. Read more