A Windrush campaigner is worried the Home Office will scrap its compensation scheme by the end of the year. He accused officials of not offering enough support, saying the process has been too complicated and discouraged families from pursuing claims.
‘But the point I’m trying to make is that people don’t trust the Home Office. The Home Office is not the right department, they are the perpetrators, it should be independent.’The British liner HMT Empire Windrush at port in 1954
It said an ‘unreasonable burden of truth’ was placed on the victims and argued legal aid should be granted for their applications. ‘The UK government should hand over the compensation scheme to an independent body that guarantees each claimant a fair and independent hearing.’Immigration laws announced by the then home secretary Theresa May in 2012 were designed to create a ‘hostile environment’ for people who were in the UK illegally. However the Home Office did not have records for those targeted — who were forced to prove they had the right to be in the country despite having been lawful residents for decades.
Legal immigrant workers started arriving from the Caribbean on the HMT Empire Windrush 75 years ago this Thursday, in an answer to Britain’s call for help filling post-war labour shortages.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gainsborough MP’s demands to Home Office if Scampton plans go aheadScampton's MP is deadset against migrant plans - but he has demands if they go ahead
Read more »
Windrush 75th anniversary project launches in LeedsPortraits celebrate contribution made by members of the Windrush generation who settled in Leeds.
Read more »
Windrush: New 50p coin to mark 75th anniversary releasedArtist Valda Jackson, who designed it, told BBC News the coin honours 'our parents and their legacy'.
Read more »
Windrush: New 50p coin to mark 75th anniversary released'The image on the coin is one of unity representing the bond between the UK and Commonwealth citizens who have helped rebuild the country in its time of need,'
Read more »
Man Utd legend Andy Cole on racism, from Windrush father to Marcus Rashford'I got to find out just how revered my dad was for being one of the pioneers. It made me feel really special.'
Read more »
New 50p coin to mark 75th anniversary of Windrush arrivalsThe coin's designer Valda Jackson says it will 'honour our parents and their legacy' and that it 'celebrates our presence, achievements, and contributions that continue to enrich our society'.
Read more »