Refugee Council

The Refugee Council is a UK-based organization that advocates for the rights of refugees and provides support services. It is a prominent voice in the UK regarding refugee policy and treatment. Recently, the Refugee Council has been newsworthy due to its involvement in challenging government policies and practices concerning refugees and asylum seekers. Specifically, the Refugee Council is part of the Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium, which is calling for the abolishment of the Home Office’s national age assessment board (NAAB), arguing that it endangers child refugees. The organization is also likely involved in the challenge against the suspension of the refugee family reunion scheme. Furthermore, the Refugee Council's broader work is relevant in the context of increased scrutiny of the Home Office's approach to immigration enforcement, as evidenced by criticism of the Home Office's TikTok account posting deportation footage.