I’m a social work student currently on placement at Refugee Action in Bristol, so I’m really interested to learn as much as possible about what people seeking asylum and refugees really experience here.
When I heard that Lou Perrett was giving a talk about her time as a UKBA case owner, I had to go – especially after reading the recent article in the Guardian about her revelations. The talk was organised by Bristol Defend the Asylum Seekers and over 200 people packed the small community centre it was held in. (more…)