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‘While the effects of Brexit on poverty have been projected to be small for most scenarios, there are several ways in which the more vulnerable
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‘While the effects of Brexit on poverty have been projected to be small for most scenarios, there are several ways in which the more vulnerable

As part of their review into hate crime laws in England and Wales, the Law Commission have published a March 2019 paper (pdf) providing an

‘Detaining an individual for reasons of immigration control is a deprivation of that person’s liberty’ says the March 2019 report (pdf) from the Home Affairs Committee.
This report details their key concerns with the current UK immigration detention system, specifically the treatment of vulnerable people in detention.
The University College London and Resolution Foundation have launched a research project to better inform UK policy.
Exploring Inequalities aims to combine research and evidence on inequality in the UK, with the aim of leading to informed and joined-up policy making.

The current legal framework in England does not guarantee the right to adequate housing and does not conform with international human rights standards.
This March 2019 report (pdf) from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) presents the lived experience of people who were affected by the fire at Grenfell Tower.