Challenging Immigration Detention and Surviving Post-release Destitution
August 29, 2008 2:57 PM
A free training day organised by Kent Refugee Help on Saturday 27th September from 11 am - 4 pm. The programme will focus on release on bail from immigration detention, the role of sureties in the immigration courts and ongoing support once people are released from detention.
Venue: The Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS
Refreshments: lunch provided (there will be a collection to cover costs)
- 10.30 Registration followed by coffee/tea/biscuits/cake
- 11.00 Welcome
- 11.05 Session led by John Bingham, Senior Case Worker, Bail for Immigration Detainees. How the AIT (Asylum and Immigration Tribunal) bail works; bail hearings by video link; going to court and being a surety; how the judge decides whether or not to grant bail; some examples. Questions.
- 12.00 Peter Keenan and Magid Maneshi talk about their experiences in the Bail Court and answer questions
- 12.30 Lunch
- 1.30 Chair: Edward Barns, Hackney Migrant Support Group
- 1.35 - 2.45 Chaired by Eddie Barnes, Migrant Support. Experiencing post-release destitution; accessing the limited support available. The criteria for different forms of NASS support. Asylum Support Appeals Project; TUC's Campaign on the Right to Work. Questions.
- 2.45 - 3.30 Small Group work with ex-detainees;* detainees can be asked about their experiences of detention, of health care, of going for bail; about bail hearings; about post-release accommodation; about where they have found help; their solicitors etc.
- 3.30 Plenary - Review of the Day and further questions.
- 4.00 Close
To register email kentrefugeehelp@aol.com or telephone 01227 462491 and leave your contact details.
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