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Lords Committee rejects government’s ‘earned’ settlement plans and finds retrospective changes ‘manifestly unfair’
The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee has published a sobering critique of “earned” settlement, finding the polity would increase child poverty, hinder integration and exacerbate labour exploitation.
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Labour’s hesitation on single worker status is an open goal for exploitative bosses
Unless the government makes good on its promise for a single worker status, a boom in contracting and bogus self-employment could be on the horizon. The time for action is now.
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A cruel legal paradox is blocking victims modern slavery from justice
Section 65(1)(b) of the Nationality and Borders Act is forcing victims of modern slavery to remain tied to their exploiters, denying them the legal security to pursue criminal prosecutions and find safety.
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Hundreds of people join mass lobby of parliament to say no to ‘earned’ settlement
We joined the coalition of more than 500 people representing trade unions, grassroots organisations and charities, who descended on parliament to tell their MP face-to-face to stand up for migrants' rights.
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Experts warn Parliament that ‘earned’ settlement proposals are risky for all
Across 12 oral evidence sessions, leading experts from academia, industry, the legal sector and civil society told the Commons and Lords: "earned" settlement plans risk causing serious damage to our society and economy.
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