Detention Action

Each year, many children lose a loving parent to forced deportation. This winter, we need your help to Keep Families Together. And if you give to our appeal before 9 December, your donation will be doubled with matched funding, as part of the Big Give. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS…

It's more important than ever that we stand with migrants against hate and division. Detention Action has been offering life-saving support since 1993. A monthly donation of £5 could help keep our phone lines open. Go to detentionaction.org.uk/donate to give to our work.

Join us! We are looking for a Communications and Campaigns Officer to: 1) Support people in detention; 2) Challenge unjust and harmful detention and removal policies; and 3) Fight for a compassionate migration system. Learn more and apply here: charityjob.co.uk/jobs/detention…

This week, the Home Office launched a consultation on its Use of Force Policy - indicating its intent to use force on families and children during enforced removals. Let's be clear: using force on children is utterly unacceptable. Period.

2/2 Forcefully removing families is pure cruelty. This "carrot or stick" approach will scare some families into accepting the offer-only to avoid destitution and enforced removal. A seven-day deadline will also severely limit their ability to seek legal advice or access support.

1/2 In a new pilot scheme, the Home Secretary will offer money to families who have been refused asylum to leave the country. Those who decline-including children-will risk losing their accommodation and face enforced removal. Families are given just seven days to decide.

We are hiring a Communications and Campaigns Officer. If you find detention harmful and cruel; If you stand in solidarity with migrants; If you're committed to amplifying their voices in today's migration debates; Apply now! You might be just who we need: charityjob.co.uk/jobs/detention…

2/2 Yet, with the majority of people in detention ultimately released back into the community, and Channel crossing numbers rising, the question remains: what is the point of this government inflicting such harm?

1/2 Last year, this government expanded detention capacity and locked away more people in detention, exposing them to significant risk of harm. This includes people fleeing war, violence, and persecution who have just survived a treacherous sea journey under the UK-France deal.

People fleeing persecution need stability and support to heal and to rebuild their lives. Temporary leaves trap them in instability and limbo. We at Detention Action are deeply concerned with this change and how it may increase detention and unjust removals.

Yesterday, this government stripped refugees of long-term protection. Refugees will now only be offered temporary leave to remain, reviewed every 30 months, until they are granted indefinite leave to remain - which could take up to 20 years under this government’s proposed plan.

People fleeing persecution need stability and support to heal and to rebuild their lives. Temporary leaves trap them in instability and limbo. We at Detention Action are deeply concerned with this change and how it may increase detention and unjust removals..

We’re recruiting Trustees to join our Board. Join us and play a vital role in supporting our work to promote the welfare and rights of people in immigration detention. Deadline: 12 March 2026 To find out more: detentionaction.org.uk/become-a-trust…

We are recruiting Trustees to join our board and support us in our work to promote the welfare and rights of people in immigration detention! Application deadline: 12th March 2026 You may find more information on our website: detentionaction.org.uk/become-a-trust…

8/8 This scheme is cruel, dangerous, and unjust. We urge the government to stop this harmful scheme and establish reliable, and accessible safe routes that do not rely on the suffering of others. The statement has been reported by The Independent here: independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

7/8 TW: suicide d. This scheme is causing a sharp deterioration in mental health. Many people we support show signs of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Last November, over 30 individuals went on a mass hunger strike, and to date, at least two people have attempted suicide.

1/8 Today, Detention Action, alongside 21 British and French migration and refugee organisations, issues a joint statement on the harm caused by the UK-France ‘one-in, one-out’ deal. You may read the full statement here: detentionaction.org.uk/2026/02/10/joi…