'We need Justice!' - Immigration advice in the UK

Описание: This video is one of a series of 3 community education videos by SLRA and Project 17.

Access to qualified immigration advice is vital for survival in this hostile immigration system! In this video our community leaders share their experience with and advice on accessing regulated legal advice.

Project background: In 2020, we started regular sessions at SLRA with a group of women with lived experience of destitution as a result of NRPF or insecure immigration status. We organise to improve access to justice not only for ourselves but for all the members of our community who face similar discrimination. During our meetings and talking to others we have found that there is a lack of awareness and understanding of what NRPF is, the harm it causes and also the barriers migrants face to regularise their status in the UK’s hostile environment policy and to access Section 17 support for themselves and their children. People with insecure status are often scared to speak up and ask for help. This makes our suffering invisible. This is how we developed the idea to make these videos together with Project 17 in order to share our knowledge, empower others to access the services and support they need. The videos are guided by the belief that knowledge is power. We hope that the videos will teach many people about the issues of NRPF, raise awareness and encourage those who need help to seek support and speak up for their rights!

Video production: Young Creators UK - social enterprise that aims to support young people into creative industries.