18th November 2025 In an unprecedented assault on refugee rights, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a new set of hostile policy changes, that will significantly undermine the security and wellbeing of people seeking safety in the UK. The changes are written in a government paper called “Restoring Order and Control“. This…
In recent months, we have seen an increase in protests and demonstrations outside asylum hotels, driven by misinformation and fear. These protests have created an atmosphere of tension. For people living in the hotels, it can feel intimidating and unsafe. Much of what is said about asylum hotels simply isn’t…
Last week marked my first week as CEO of GMIAU. I’m delighted to introduce myself to our friends and supporters and tell you a bit about myself. In my career, I’ve always focused on tackling social injustice. Before joining GMIAU I spent 8 years as CEO of Sefton Women’s and…
Yesterday we co-hosted the North West Migrants’ Rights Conference (Humanising the Rhetoric: Through Law, Communities, and Understanding) with Garden Court North Chambers. It was an incredible day of conversations, connection and reflection. We’re so grateful to everyone who came, contributed, spoke, and shared their work and experiences – it was…
From 30th September, we are changing how we give legal advice. The only way to get legal advice from GMIAU will be to fill in our confidential online form. Our telephone advice line will no longer be operating after Monday 29th September. Legal advice form Our form to request legal…
3rd September 2025 In an unprecedented attack on the rights of refugees, the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced on Monday that applications for refugee family reunion would be suspended until a new system was put in place. What will the new system look like? We are expecting new rules for…
Recently the Government has announced changes to both the ‘move on period’ and to Aspen cards, both of which will directly impact people living in asylum accommodation. The changes came with no warning and without consultation. Here, we explain what we know about the changes, and what we think about…
Why is this important? It’s estimated that there are 215,000 undocumented children living in the UK. At least 1 in 10 children in care in England are not British. Many of those children may have grown up in the UK, and may not even know that they are not British.…
We are pleased to invite you to the North West Migrants’ Rights Conference, co-hosted by GMIAU and Garden Court North Chambers on 30th September 2025. This full-day conference titled: ‘Humanising the rhetoric: through law, communities and understanding‘ will bring together legal professionals, academics, community organisers, advocates, and individuals with lived…
What is the Treaty and When Does It Come Into Effect? The UK and France announced a new treaty in July 2025 aimed at reducing dangerous small boat crossings across the Channel. The treaty officially came into effect on 6 August 2025 and is now part of UK law. Under…