A crisis of compassion? Asylum reform in 2025
2025 has been a turbulent year for asylum policy in the UK. But what have these changes meant for people seeking protection here?
Join HIAS+JCORE for our ‘A crisis of compassion? Asylum reform in 2025’ webinar at 7-8pm on Tuesday 16 December to learn more.
You’ll hear from:
- Rebecca Rifkind-Brown, Advocacy Coordinator, HIAS+JCORE
- Colin Yeo, Garden Court Chambers and Free Movement
- Additional speakers to be confirmed soon!
From the ‘one-in, one-out’ deal with France, to the recent sweeping reforms – which propose ending permanent refugee status and introducing lengthy routes to settlement – our asylum system is shifting drastically.
And with the burgeoning populist right influencing the direction of travel, the need for a more humane, welcoming approach is clearer than ever.
As we approach the 75th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention next year, we’ll discuss: how can we return compassion to policy in 2026?