The Government is using a deliberate policy of destitution to try to force people refused asylum to leave the country. Many cannot return to their country of origin through no fault of their own are left without food, shelter, money or the right to help themselves through paid employment.

 
Right now we are seeking to amend Clause 17 of the UK Borders Bill that is progressing through Parliament. The amendment ensures that people refused asylum have access to support while they are in the UK and will therefore no longer be destitute.

 
You can easily contact your MP through our special Voice Your Views website. It only takes a few steps to prepare the text and even finds out whom your MP is. Please have a go.

The action is designed to coincide with the Report stage of the UK Borders Bill, which could be anytime after 22 March but is most likely to be after the Easter recess (29 March - 16 April). We suggest you write to your MP as soon as possible and try to meet with them in your local constituency.

Campaigners briefing (4 pages)  doc  pdf
Short guide to lobbying your MP (2 pages)  doc  pdf
Alternative Bill - give this to your MP (4 pages)  doc  pdf
Parliamentary Briefing to give to your MP if they are interested (10 pages)  doc  pdf

 
The Still Human Still Here Campaign brings together organisations that believe we can campaign more effectively with a common banner. We can coordinate our resources, initiatives, skills and contacts. We can also demonstrate more easily the strength and diversity of those appalled at the enforced destitution of people refused asylum.

 
The Campaign is supported by Amnesty International UK, Asylum Aid, the Asylum Rights Campaign, the Asylum Support Appeals Project, Church Action on Poverty, Citizens Advice, the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association, the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, the Migrants Resource Centre, Refugee Action, the Refugee Council, the Scottish Refugee Council, Student Action for Refugees, and the Welsh Refugee Council.