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Action for Race Equality (@aretweets_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Seven years on from the Windrush scandal, survivors are still waiting for justice. Our new briefing, ā€œFrom Recognition to Remedy,ā€ outlines practical steps for the Windrush Commissioner & decision-makers to ensure fair compensation. šŸ§µšŸ‘‡

Seven years on from the Windrush scandal, survivors are still waiting for justice.

Our new briefing, ā€œFrom Recognition to Remedy,ā€ outlines practical steps for the Windrush Commissioner & decision-makers to ensure fair compensation. šŸ§µšŸ‘‡
Action for Race Equality (@aretweets_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This roadmap — informed by our Windrush Justice Programme — covers: šŸ”ø The role of the Commissioner šŸ”ø Building strong teams & Whitehall relationships šŸ”ø Prioritising meaningful engagement with survivors šŸ”ø Training new Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund grantees

Action for Race Equality (@aretweets_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The human cost of this system is clear. Our briefing features Wilson’s powerful testimony.Born in Trinidad to a British mother, he lost his job twice, became homeless, and spent freezing nights sleeping rough outside the Trinidadian High Commission all just to prove his status.

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Even after gaining British nationality, Wilson keeps his passport locked in a safe — terrified it could one day be taken away. His story shows why this change is long overdue. Your voice can help. šŸ‘‰ Read the full briefing/story & take action: actionforraceequality.org.uk/new-briefing-a…

Melissa Sigodo (@melissasigodo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A 70yo Windrush scandal victim who lost his job & his home says he has been awarded Ā£00.00 from the Home Office’s compensation scheme after requesting a review 3 times. Latest figures show that a shocking 64% of Windrush claimants have been denied a payout melissasigodothesource.substack.com/p/more-than-ha…

A 70yo Windrush scandal victim who lost his job & his home says he has been awarded Ā£00.00 from the Home Office’s compensation scheme after requesting a review 3 times. Latest figures show that a shocking 64% of Windrush claimants have been denied a payout melissasigodothesource.substack.com/p/more-than-ha…
King's Legal Clinic (@kcllegalclinic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Reflections from our students on the recent ā€˜Future of Housing Law’ conference, supported by the King’s Legal Clinic kcl.ac.uk/student-reflec…

King's College London (@kingscollegelon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Language in the UK media shapes public views of immigrants' individuality. Research from Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience found that immigrants are more likely to be seen as unique individuals, when the media describes them with language about their mental states. kcl.ac.uk/news/language-…

Glenda Caesar (@glendacaesar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Please sign the petition. Legal aid assistance is needed for those affected by the Windtush 'Home Office' Scandal. Many of those without that assistance are being offered NIL awards, although they are eligible or given their status by the scheme.

Melissa Sigodo (@melissasigodo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A petition for Windrush scandal victims to receive legal funding for compensation claims like other scandals has now reached over 10,000 signatures meaning the govt will need to respond. Hetticia who launched the petition says the ā€˜double standard must end’change.org/p/fund-free-le…

A petition for Windrush scandal victims to receive legal funding for compensation claims like other scandals has now reached over 10,000 signatures meaning the govt will need to respond. Hetticia who launched the petition says the ā€˜double standard must end’change.org/p/fund-free-le…
Melissa Sigodo (@melissasigodo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Currently a shocking 64% of eligible Windrush claims are rejected as I reported melissasigodothesource.substack.com/p/more-than-ha…

The Dickson Poon School of Law (@kcl_law) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our support for this conference formed part of the housing-related work carried out by King's Legal Clinic, where students learn more about pursuing housing law as a career and get involved in projects and legal advice aimed at tackling homelessness, poor housing and renter’s rights.

Maya Elese (@mayaelese) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ā€œI want to be focusing on the people who need justice now are not waiting for an inquiry 7 or 6 years down the line.ā€ The Windrush Commissioner spoke to us exclusively, responding to calls for a Windrush inquiry like those into Infected Blood & Horizon. Ayshah Tull #windrush

Jacqueline (Jacqui) Mckenzie (@jacquimckenzie6) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looks like the Windrush Compensation Team have been ordered to lower compensation offers or there's something seriously wrong with the caseworking. I've not seen such poor impact on life offers (comparing cases of the past on similar facts and impact), and a disregarding of the