migrant communities
Newham Council is reviewing its policies on immigration raids to avoid assisting Home Office enforcement.
Newham Council is reviewing its policies regarding immigration raids, committing to not actively assist Home Office Immigration Enforcement wherever legally possible. This decision, stemming from Motion 6, was carried by the council in October 2026 following a proposal by Councillor Oli Rahman and seconded by Councillor Begum Sahera. The review will examine council policies, procedures, contracts, data-sharing arrangements, and information systems to identify where services might facilitate immigration enforcement.
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