Yesterday saw the publication of a new report by Ernst & Young reflecting on the need for migrant labour in the UK. More than the data used to illustrate the very striking and clear recommendations, the report paints a clear message that that it is time for us to collectively vision a new immigration system […]
Not known for a progressive outlook on the issue of migration, or indeed LGBT+ matters, Italy was a strange place for a conference on the definition of “vulnerability”. However as the day drew on, the unique blend of national and international academic, activists and representatives from civil society made it precisely the right place to
By Rita Chadha A timely intervention by academics at the event held at the British Library, has brought to the fore calls to look afresh at our understanding of migration and emigration. Whilst the EU refers to those who take advantage of free movement as mobile citizens, in the UK, we continue to refer to
The OISC has published its proposals to address equality over the next four years. The most significant change is the recognition that it will need to amend the language used in its own internal and external communication. The changes in wording are necessary in order to demonstrate understanding of the context and breadth of the range
Whilst arguments rage about the blatant disregard for civil society in Hungary and as the Open Society Foundation withdraws because of political interference, we need to be mindful of the relationship between civil society and government in the UK. We have already seen the Lobbying Act scare and intimidate some organisations, but it is critical
