government's "hostile environment" policies
Newham Council is reviewing its policies on assisting Home Office immigration enforcement.
Newham Council voted in October 2026 to review its policies regarding immigration raids, committing to not actively assist Home Office Immigration Enforcement wherever legally possible. This decision followed a motion proposed by Councillor Oli Rahman and seconded by Councillor Begum Sahera.
The comprehensive review will examine council policies, procedures, contracts, data-sharing arrangements, and information systems to identify where council services might currently facilitate immigration enforcement, addressing the government's 'hostile environment' policies.
Key facts
- Newham Council voted to review its policies on assisting Home Office Immigration Enforcement in October 2026. Source
- The decision commits Newham Council to not actively assist Home Office Immigration Enforcement where legally possible. Source
- The review will examine council policies, procedures, contracts, data-sharing, and information systems. Source
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