BASW UK will co-host an online event on 16 May for MPs and Lords on the Illegal Migration Bill and its consequences for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC).
The controversial Illegal Migration Bill which seeks to limit the rights of asylum seekers who travel to the UK through “illegal routes” has passed the House of Commons.
BASW spoke to BBC Newsnight and Radio Kent last week about Home Office plans to reform the age assessment process for asylum seekers arriving in the UK.
BASW has joined with over 40 civil society groups to call on parliamentarians to oppose moves by the UK Government to undermine human rights protections.
The British Association of Social Workers sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by the horrific killing of Finley Boden.
The Prime Minister has been challenged by social workers on recent unfounded remarks he made about the profession during an interview with The London Economic.
As part of the ‘Social Work Stands Against Poverty’ campaign, BASW UK held a parliamentary reception in the Houses of Parliament on 27th March which was formally hosted by Alex Cunningham MP.