silereynolds.bsky.social
Asylum policy lead at Freedom from Torture. Scenic swimmer. Hopeless grower of inedible vegetables. Occasional painter. Views are my own.
👤 Joined on 27 December 2023
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@silereynolds.bsky.socialThe labour party conference is underway. If you could ask policymakers one question about support for torture survivors, what would it be? Comment below 👇
Show PostUN expert stresses that tougher migration policies must not breach the principle of non-refoulement to torture www.ein.org.uk/news/un-expe...
Show PostHere it is: open.substack.com/pub/thoughts...
Show Post🚨 UNLAWFUL asylum accommodation policy ignored risks to torture survivors, court finds 🚨 Forcing survivors to share rooms with strangers does huge harm. It's vital these vulnerable groups are protected. But the reality is, no one seeking safety should be housed barracks or converted hotels. 🧵
Show PostYes this was why I did make a point of flagging up e.g. para 104 as well in my post. I think there was more hope for improvements with the first batch of ministers under this gov, a lot less with the current ones. I am not sure that any ministers could successfully overcome the Mivs in the depts tbh
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