We support the campaigns led by our partner organisation Asylum Matters
At the moment (September 2025) increasingly restrictive and cruel policies on immigration and asylum are being proposed by opposition parties and far right groups. The Government is introducing policies which follow in the wake of these hostile campaigns. For example:
Suspension of Refugee Family Reunion
A Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules has confirmed the suspension of new refugee family reunion applications after 3pm on Thursday 4th September, drawing criticism from campaigners. This decision puts families at risk of prolonged separation and highlights the urgent need for public pressure to protect the right to family life for people seeking safety in the UK. Update from Free Movement here and GMIAU have published a helpful explainer with background, options and reaction. Analysis of the human impact from RAMFEL here. As part of our Fight for Asylum Rights campaign, we are calling for the government to reinstate and expand safe routes so children and families can reach safety without risking their lives.
Refugee Citizenship Ban: Everything you need to know
The Government’s ban on refugees obtaining citizenship will leave thousands of torture survivors feeling like second-class citizens.
As of February 2025, anyone who arrived in the UK ‘illegally’ and/or via ‘dangerous routes’ will normally be refused British citizenship. This will impact an estimated 70,000 people.
