statue of Lady Justice holding scales against blue sky

statue of Lady Justice holding scales against blue skyRead our consultation responses on legal aid

Read BID's consultation responses to the National Audit Office and the Ministry of Justice on legal aid and legal aid fees.
13 Sep 2023
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An image of barbed wire with the text Michael's storyMichael shares his story of detention

Former client & volunteer Michael shares his experience of detention and applying for bail and appealing his deportation.
4 Sep 2023

BID statement on passage of Illegal Migration Bill

As this law strips away fundamental rights, we stand in solidarity with all those affected.
19 Jul 2023
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We're Hiring bannerWe're recruiting a Legal Manager for our Rwanda Project & Revocation Project

Lead our project securing bail for people facing removal to Rwanda.
11 Jul 2023
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barbed wireHarmondsworth protests: “I just want to feel safe & have a better life.”

Those held at Harmondsworth say they are protesting about conditions including poor access to healthcare services and soaring temperatures in cells.
28 Jun 2023
Freya and Hamza pose on Clifton Suspension Bridge

Freya and Hamza pose on Clifton Suspension BridgeAnd they're off! Freya & Hamza kick off 200km run to Brook House

The Human Disco Ball team kick off run from Bristol to Brook House to raise emergency solidarity fund for BID's work.
7 Jun 2023
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woman smiling with a hedge in the backround “Simple actions can make a huge difference”: Why I volunteer on BID’s advice line

For #VolunteerWeek casework volunteer Christina shares her experience staffing BID’s advice line.
5 Jun 2023
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man with sad expression looking out of window Stop GPS Tracking

Take action to stop the use of intrusive surveillance technology in the Hostile Environment.
23 May 2023
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8 people posing for a picture in a grassy field wearing bright blue BID t-shirtHackney Half Heroes raise thousands for BID

Thirteen runners raised over £8,000 for our work providing free legal advice for people detained under immigration powers.
23 May 2023
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Image is of 12 people and two dogs in blue t-shirts with BID's logo on itJoin BID’s team for the London Legal Walk

We’re doing the London Legal Walk on 13th June to raise money for our advice line. Will you join us?
22 May 2023

Ten reasons to bin the Illegal Migration Bill

With the dystopian Illegal Migration Bill at the House of Lords stage, we share ten reasons why the Lords must #BinTheBill.
11 May 2023
Image is of a woman running dressed up as a disco ball

Image is of a woman running dressed up as a disco ballTake part in our Mental Health Awareness Week Challenge

Take part in the Human Disco Ball's virtual challenge and help raise an emergency solidarity fund for BID's work.
9 May 2023

Ask your MP to #BinTheBill

Act in solidarity with asylum seekers and migrants and stop the Illegal Migration Bill.
19 Apr 2023

Passionate about liberty and justice? Join our Board of Trustees

We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds to join our Board of Trustees, helping to shape our future plans and strategy.
13 Apr 2023

BID call for inquiry into Harmondsworth & Colnbrook IRCs

Read our letter to the Home Secretary following the death of Frank Ospina & reports of attempted suicides & self-harm.
6 Apr 2023

BID's 'Illegal Migration Bill' Briefing

Read our clause by clause breakdown of this inhumane Bill & why it must be resisted.
3 Apr 2023

“We ran for our lives. Now the Home Office has the power of life or death over us.”

On International Women’s Day, a member of All African Women’s Group shares their exhausting battle to claim asylum & access legal advice in the UK.
8 Mar 2023

"Living in dark rooms": Voices from Yarl’s Wood

On World Day of Social Justice we’re sharing the words of our clients locked up at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre.
20 Feb 2023
freya, the human disco ball, wearing a silver disco suit and silver star shaped sunglasses, in front of a group of runners.

freya, the human disco ball, wearing a silver disco suit and silver star shaped sunglasses, in front of a group of runners. Human Disco Ball's Blue Monday Run raises over £1,000 for BID

Over 80 people came together to raise money to support BID’s work in a endorphin-filled disco run.
26 Jan 2023
greyscale image of barbed wire and fence, with a yellow box on the right hand side with the details of our latest webinar. it reads 'no more detention centres: resisting the expansion of the detention estate' and 7:00pm | 24th Jan | Online in smaller text just below it.

greyscale image of barbed wire and fence, with a yellow box on the right hand side with the details of our latest webinar. it reads 'no more detention centres: resisting the expansion of the detention estate' and 7:00pm | 24th Jan | Online in smaller text just below it. Watch back: No More Detention Centres: Resisting the expansion of the detention estate

Watch our latest event to learn about the proposed expansion of immigration detention in the UK and how we can resist it
25 Jan 2023
Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) is a registered Charity No. 1077187. Registered in England as a Limited Company No. 03803669. Accredited by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner Ref. No. N200100147. We are a member of the Fundraising Regulator, committed to best practice in fundraising and follow the standards for fundraising as set out in the Code of Fundraising Practice.
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