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Research finds most respondents lacked representation despite legal safeguards and policies.

We’re looking for three artists to contribute to our 'Taking Liberties: Detention, Reporting and Resistance’ exhibition.

Widespread failures in post-detention accommodation systems leave people detained unlawfully after being granted bail, new report finds

To mark the end of an era, we sat down with Pierre to reflect on his time at BID, the changes he’s witnessed, and what lies ahead.

Together we raised over £2000 at the London Legal Walk 2026 in support of our work.

Access to legal representation for people held in immigration detention has reached the lowest level ever recorded.

New briefing summarises recent experiences of survivors of trafficking in immigration detention.

Nzinga’s vision of strength, faith, community, and the future she refuses to give up on.

BID joins 21 British and French migration and refugee organisations, issuing a joint statement on the harm caused by the UK-France

Government repeats damaging policy by housing people at an army site, putting vulnerable people at serious risk.

Detention is expanding, and legal access is at a record low. Help us resist cruel laws and support people facing detention and deportation.

A former BID client writes for The Big Issue on the High Court ruling that the Home Office failed to protect vulnerable migrants in detention.

The first empirical study into parental deportation reveals thousands of UK children are affected, often without consultation or safeguards.

Thanks to You, We Raised £15,000 to Defend Rights and Bring Families Back Together.

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From 2nd to 9th December, we’re taking part in the Big Give, where every £1 you donate will be doubled!

As we mobilise to provide urgent legal advice at Campsfield House, we call for an immediate halt to the expansion of immigration detention.

Donations to BID doubled 2nd to 9th December. Families like ours need your support.

BID speaks with the Guardian about people on hunger strike facing removal from the UK under France Agreement.

Yesterday’s announcements are a historic low in the UK Government’s treatment of people seeking safety.