council policies, procedures, and contracts
Newham Council is reviewing its policies, procedures, and contracts regarding immigration raids.
Newham Council voted in October 2026 to review its policies, procedures, and contracts concerning immigration raids. This decision commits the council to not actively assist Home Office Immigration Enforcement wherever legally possible. The review will examine council policies, procedures, contracts, data-sharing arrangements, and information systems to identify any services that currently facilitate immigration enforcement.
No further discussions or decisions on council policies, procedures, and contracts are currently scheduled. The council's review, initiated in October 2026, focuses specifically on its role in immigration enforcement, following a motion proposed by Councillor Oli Rahman and seconded by Councillor Begum Sahera.
Key facts
- Newham Council voted to review its policies regarding immigration raids in October 2026. Source
- The council committed to not actively assist Home Office Immigration Enforcement wherever legally possible. Source
- The review will cover council policies, procedures, contracts, data-sharing, and information systems. Source
- The decision stemmed from Motion 6, proposed by Councillor Oli Rahman and seconded by Councillor Begum Sahera. Source
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