ECF funding process leads to systemic inequalities & impedes access to justice

New research reveals Legal Aid process presents applicants with hurdle after hurdle to obtain legal aid & legal representation.
7 Nov 2023

BID statement on Brook House Inquiry

Our statement on the first public inquiry into abuse and mistreatment of people held in detention.
28 Sep 2023
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For migrants under 24/7 surveillance, the UK feels like ‘an outside prison’

Our former client speaks to coda news about his experience of being forced to wear a GPS tag by the Home Office.
26 Sep 2023
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Horror stories about migrant detention centres are true: as I learned the hard way

Our former speaks out about his experience of Immigration detention in response to the Brook House inquiry in the Independent.
26 Sep 2023
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Read 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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Michael 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 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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Harmondsworth 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
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And 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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“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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Stop GPS Tracking

Take action to stop the use of intrusive surveillance technology in the Hostile Environment.
23 May 2023
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Hackney 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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Join 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
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Take 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