ScotDetaineeVisitors @SDVisitors

Supporting people detained by the Immigration Service in Dungavel IRC and influencing policy on detention. sdv.org.uk Glasgow, Scotland Joined August 2013

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AVID @AVIDdetention

2 months ago

Depressing 35% increase in deaths in prison and other custody last year. At least 1 death at Brook House IRC which had pending Inquest this month. The Labour government must act quickly and now.

Prisons and Probation Ombudsman @PPOmbudsman

2 months ago

Depressing 35% increase in deaths in prison and other custody last year. At least 1 death at Brook House IRC which had pending Inquest this month. The Labour government must act quickly and now.

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This isn't easy to read. But it's important. It's what constant dehumanising attacks from politicians on people seeking safety lead to. Thousands of people demanding to see fellow human beings denied food, shelter or healthcare. It's why we must keep fighting for asylum rights.

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European Network on Statelessness @ENStatelessness

3 months ago

We couldn’t achieve our impact without the solidarity, support and energy of our 180+ members. Thank you! Together, we will ensure that everyone realises their right to a nationality. Learn more about our Impact in 2023-24: buff.ly/eY44df9

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Asylum Matters @AsylumMatters

3 months ago

Another life lost to an asylum system that abandons people to inadequate accommodation where they are not kept safe. Mr Pereira Vargas deserved better. In his memory, and in the memory of everyone killed in this system, the Government must do better. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

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ScotDetaineeVisitors @SDVisitors

4 months ago

Everyone in immigration detention had a story to tell, family and friends waiting for them and a life to live. Indefinite detention hurts many people. #endindefinitedetention #enddetention #therearealternatives

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Scottish Refugee Council 🧡 @scotrefcouncil

4 months ago

📢 We gave evidence today @SP_EHRCJ on civil legal aid reform. We highlighted urgent gaps in access to justice for refugees & people seeking asylum across Scotland — including poor solicitor availability, delays, and the impact of dispersal. #LegalAid #ScotPol

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Detention Action @DetentionAction

4 months ago

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're highlighting the hidden crisis in the UK's immigration detention centres. Prolonged confinement. The threat of deportation. Separation from loved ones. Not knowing when you will regain your freedom. Detention is disastrous for mental health.

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ScotDetaineeVisitors @SDVisitors

4 months ago

Knowing that someone cares and takes the time to visit #Dungavel makes a real difference to people detained there, as these quotes from people we've visited show. If you'd like to help us keep making that difference, please consider making a donation cafdonate.cafonline.org/19178#!/Donati…

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ScotDetaineeVisitors @SDVisitors

4 months ago

We're thrilled to have been awarded a grant by Gateway Exchange, administered by @FoundationScot, towards our visiting service to Dungavel. The grant will really help us to continue to provide practical, social and emotional support to people detained indefinitely in Scotland.

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Detention Action @DetentionAction

5 months ago

Absolutely shocking accounts from people detained at the Manston processing facility in 2022, including a woman who says she was pregnant and unable to access medical care. She later miscarried. One man was denied a shower or clean clothes for 33 days. 1/2 theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/a…

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Women for Refugee Women 🧡 @4refugeewomen

6 months ago

🚨Launched today! Our report, #ADecadeOfHarm, uncovers: ❌Shocking new findings about the impact of immigration detention on women seeking safety, ❌and the extremely concerning gaps between Home Office policy and practice. Find out more👇 refugeewomen.co.uk/decade-of-harm/ 1/🧵