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26 Sep 2013

UK watchdog investigates detention of Yemeni human rights activist at Gatwick

A Government watchdog is looking into the case of a Yemeni activist who was detained at Gatwick and questioned on his work on drones and human rights.
24 Sep 2013

Yemeni human rights activist detained at UK border under terrorism law

A leading Yemeni human rights activist has been detained at Gatwick and questioned on his work and political views by UK officials under the Terrorism Act.
12 Jan 2011

Yarls Wood detention of families ruled unlawful

Two families held at the Yarls Wood Immigration Detention Centre have succeeded in their claim of unlawful detention.
23 May 2010

Gay asylum-seekers face 'institutional homophobia' from UK Border Agency

New research suggests that asylum-seekers who have persecuted because of sexual orientation are being routinely deported due to systemic discrimination in the UK's asylum system.
17 Dec 2009

It's the story, not the scoop, that counts

It seems we have had a run of scoops on the Ekklesia web site in the last couple of weeks.
17 Dec 2009

Response to UK Border Agency Christmas Card (an alternative card)

Last Friday we drew attention to the UK Border Agency's Christmas Card which was sent to us by an agency that works with asylum seekers and refugees.
11 Dec 2009

Merry Christmas from the Home Office

A friend just sent me a copy of this year's UK Border Agency Christmas card.