May 2007
Some stories
The 'war on terror': Libya and the UK
A recent legal judgment over deporting Libyans calls into question the protection afforded by Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
31 May 2007 (590 words)
Manchester Castaways campaign
The Manchester Committee to Defend Asylum Seekers (MCDAS) and Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) have launched the Manchester Castaways campaign, calling for a new family amnesty for asylum seekers.
31 May 2007 (215 words)
Court of Appeal rules against Home Office 'sham' marriage rules
The Court of Appeal has ruled against the Home Secretary by upholding the right of non-European nationals, who are in genuine relationships, to marry in the UK irrespective of their immigration status.
24 May 2007 (267 words)
NUT charter promotes achievement of Black boys
In April the National Union of Teachers (NUT) took the opportunity of their annual conference in Harrogate to launch Born to be Great, a Charter on Promoting the Achievement of Black Caribbean Boys.
17 May 2007 (287 words)
Former jurors welcome SIAC decision
Earlier this week when the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) ruled that Algerian, Moulod Sihali, was not a threat to national security and that he faced the possibility of torture if he was returned to Algeria, jurors from his former trial were amongst those celebrating.
17 May 2007 (400 words)