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Asylum seekers face long delays to their claims being decided, but more than half are eventually accepted finds new briefing
Three quarters of asylum seekers in the UK had waited more than six months for an initial decision on their…
Fawcett Society calls for action to make women’s voices heard in devolution.
A new report from the Fawcett Society calls for women’s voices to be heard in devolution. The report comes in…
Fifteen criminal justice agencies sign pre-General Election letter to party leaders about the criminal and justice debate
Barrow Cadbury Trust is one of 15 criminal justice agency signatories to the letter below which has been sent to…
Foundation giving remains strong despite income volatility
Almost two-thirds of the top 300 foundations increased their grant-making in real-terms in 2017/18. However, the majority of those increasing…
Millions struggling to pay council tax and other essential bills, finds annual financial inclusion briefing
According to a report out today from the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM) at the University of…
New report calls for advice services to help women service leavers moving into civilian employment
A new report commissioned by Forces in Mind Trust says female veterans face a ‘double whammy’ of challenges when it…
As hard Brexit looms again, EU-27 plans on citizens’ rights are skeletal and poorly developed, new report finds
BRUSSELS – six months after the original Brexit deadline, EU member states have missed an opportunity to carry out additional…
What role can 2020 Police and Crime Commissioners play in tackling crime, ensuring the justice system is fair and effective, and addressing the needs of their communities?
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) play a crucial role in tackling crime, addressing the needs of their communities, and ensuring…
Community wealth building
According to think tank CLES "community wealth building is an intentional reorganisation of the local economy in order to tackle…
JCWI launch 12 steps towards a fairer immigration system
As campaigners and advocates for progressive immigration reform, JCWI is surprised by just how much is wrong and unfair about…
Congratulations new life peers
It has been announced that Ruth Hunt, who was until recently the chief executive of Stonewall, and Sir Simon…
Women put at risk by mental health services failing to ask them about their experience of domestic abuse
Mental health services across England are failing women by not asking about their experiences of domestic abuse, according to new…
Cuts to legal aid and qualification changes are leading to poor criminal defence work says Transform Justice report
According to a new report from charity Transform Justice an “effective system” is needed to monitor the quality of criminal…
Universal credit claimants blocked from challenging DWP decisions
Universal credit (UC) claimants who suspect the DWP has made a mistake in their award and ask for a…
Understanding and measuring social integration in England
Political concern about a lack of social integration has been high for some time. A new report from Bright Blue…
