News from the DDVG
New project at Canterbury HMP
We are currently in the process of setting up a Visitor Group for Canterbury HMP, which holds more than 300 Foreign National Prisoners. We are still in the stage of negotiation but if you are interested in knowing more, then please email us on info@ddvg.org.uk
News from other sources
Ethnic Kurd wins High Court release ruling after failed deportation (The Guardian 19/2/10)
Suspension of Voluntary Returns to Iran
The detention of asylum seekers and irregular immigrants in Europe – Council of Europe resolution 1707 (2010)1 -The centerpiece of the resolution is its adoption of “10 Guiding Principles Governing the Circumstances in which the Detention of Asylum Seekers and Irregular Migrants may be legally permissible”, and “15 European Rules Governing Minimum Standards of Conditions”.
Home Office to opt out of asylum claims EU directive – The Guardian (24/2/10)
Detention harms asylum seekers: research – The Sydney Morning Herald, 19/1/10
Articles about the DDVG
Bishop of Dover Praises the work of the DDVG – www.canterburydiocese.org
Video of Bishop of Dover talking about the work of the DDVG
Bishop’s praise for centre volunteers – Dover Express, 15/6/10
Providing a lifeline – Article from The Guardian about our work – 2/7/07
