Immigration raids
Newham Council is reviewing its policies on assisting Home Office Immigration Enforcement during immigration raids.
Newham Council voted in October 2026 to review its policies on immigration raids, committing to not actively assist Home Office Immigration Enforcement where legally possible. This decision followed Motion 6, proposed by Councillor Oli Rahman and seconded by Councillor Begum Sahera, which mandates a comprehensive review of council policies, procedures, contracts, data-sharing arrangements, and information systems to identify where council services might facilitate immigration enforcement.
No further council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss immigration raids.
Key facts
- Newham Council voted to review its policies on immigration raids in October 2026. Source
- The council committed to not actively assist Home Office Immigration Enforcement where legally possible. Source
- The decision followed Motion 6, proposed by Councillor Oli Rahman and seconded by Councillor Begum Sahera. Source
- The review will cover council policies, procedures, contracts, data-sharing, and information systems. Source
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