Responding to the news of the Illegal Migration Bill passing into law on the 20th July, Joshua Chima, Samantha, Onica and other ambassadors spoke on behalf of the VOICES Network, a collective of refugees and people seeking asylum.

 

They said:  

 

The Voices Network is deeply concerned about the Illegal Migration Bill due to it’s criminalisation of those seeking refuge and it’s potential to compromise basic human rights 

 

 

The Bill risks endangering lives, increasing human trafficking, and having diverse negative impacts on health and integration.  

 

 

We urge the Government to commit to ethical values by reconsidering this policy, strengthening legal routes, improving the efficiency of the asylum process and upholding cultural diversity. 

 

 

About the VOICES Network 

The VOICES network is an independent collective of refugees and people seeking asylum. 

Together, they speak out about issues that affect them. 

 

 

Link to statement on BRC website here: https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/press-releases/response-to-the-illegal-migration-bill-passed-by-the-house-of-lords