Category: Blog
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In Memoriam – Katie Fennell (1981-2024)
Katie Fennell joined CELC in 2013, already an experienced immigration lawyer, and quickly became an invaluable part of the immigration team there. In collaboration with the CEO at the time, Sue Bent, and Annie Cooper, in 2016 she became National Coordinator for a new programme: Kids In Need Of Defense UK. Together, they established and…
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Моє тіло тут, але душа в Україні
«Усім, хто залишає УкраЇну та приїжджає до Великобританії, я кажу не здаватись, тому що українці ніколи не здаються. Світ не без добрих людей, які зроблять усе можливе, щоб допомогти вам.» Цього року KIND UK поширив свою роботу з надання безкоштовної правової підтримки дітям, молоді та сім’ям, які тікають від війни в Україні. Ми допомагаємо тим,…
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My body is here but my soul is in Ukraine
English language version – click here for Ukrainian language version. “To anyone fleeing Ukraine and coming to the UK, I say do not to give up because Ukrainians never give up. The world is not without kind people who will do their best to help you.” This year, KIND UK expanded its work to provide…
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Third Sector Statement for Local Authorities on the Illegal Migration Act 2023
October 2023 Introduction The Illegal Migration Act (IMA) achieved Royal Assent on the 20th of July 2023. Many of the provisions are not yet in force, and we await further guidance and information to understand the full impact of the IMA on people seeking safety, other migrants and local authorities. The Government will need to…
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Reflecting on KIND in Pro Bono Week 2021
Katie Fennell, KIND UK’s National Coordinator, reflects on her time with KIND, how she arrived here, and the changes to the UK’s immigration landscape that have made our work so vital. As this week is the 20th anniversary of Pro Bono Week it felt like an opportunity to reflect on KIND UK’s journey; from a…
