Today, the House of Commons Defence Committee published its report on the Ministry of Defence Afghan data breach and resettlement schemes.

75 years ago, the world came together and made a promise: people fleeing persecution have the right to seek safety. The Refugee Convention has provided the legal foundation for education, housing, access to justice and legal protection for people on the move. It's saved millions of lives.

Are you looking to take on an exciting challenge in 2027 while raising vital funds for people seeking safety? For the first time ever, RLS is taking part in the TCS London Marathon - we'd love for you to join us!

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This is an exciting role for a solicitor who is passionate about migrant justice to grow our legal aid practice and work in a dynamic and supportive team. 🚨Applications close at midnight on Sunday 12th July. For more information and details on how to apply: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/refugee...

📣We’re recruiting! 📣 RLS is looking for a UK Casework Lead to join our team in London. www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/refugee...

We’re proud to share that our latest guide, “Supporting Survivors of Torture: A Guide for Professionals,” is now available.

International borders are not human rights-free zones. Yet reports increasingly document widespread abuses at EU borders, including unlawful profiling, torture, gender-based violence and arbitrary detention

Amongst many brilliant panels at our #BorderedCare workshop: a sobering presentation on the lived impacts of the Afghan data breach, which had devastating consequences inc killings. @reflegalsupport.bsky.social @vcanning.bsky.social @sara-de-jong.bsky.social refugeelegalsupport.org/publications...

Join RLS for the London Legal Walk 2026! On Tuesday 9th June, we’ll be taking part in a 10km sponsored walk across Central London. It’s a great opportunity to get together with the RLS team and supporters, and walk in solidarity with people seeking safety. We’d love to see you there!

Governments in the UK and Greece are making it harder than ever for people on the move to find safety. Changes to their asylum systems are deliberate choices, designed to deter, to exclude, and to make things harder for people seeking safety.

New reporting from Byline Times covers RLS’s latest research into the devastating impact of the Afghan data breach. Read the full article here: bylinetimes.com/2026/03/04/t...

The Afghan Data Breach Victims Who Say They Have Been Abandoned by Britain

The unprecedented data breach left many Afghans who worked for the UK military in fear for their lives. A year on and they tell Byline Times they have been abandoned by the British state

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🚨 Last week, new offences under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act came into force. 🚨 This legislation expands detention, surveillance and enforcement powers, further penalising people for how they arrive in the UK.

We’re proud to launch the post-conference report from the International Protection in the Context of the Climate Crisis conference, delivered in partnership with DLA Piper and Earth Refuge. The report captures the key themes, learnings and calls to action that emerged across our expert panels.

📣We’re recruiting! 📣 RLS is looking for a Community Volunteer Interpreter to join our UK outreach team. In this role, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring newly arrived asylum seekers can access clear information about the UK asylum process at legal outreach sessions.

📣We’re recruiting! 📣 RLS is looking for up to four new Trustees to join our Board from early 2026. As far-right sentiment continues to rise, becoming a trustee is one of the most effective ways to stand in solidarity with people seeking safety, and use your skills to push back.

Hostile government policies are targeting people seeking safety, pushing them to live in isolation, fear and uncertainty. As governments in the UK and in Greece continue to prioritise far-right votes over humanity, legal support is essential. It’s the key to fighting back.

Last week, we hosted our conference “International Protection in the Context of the Climate Crisis” alongside Earth Refuge and DLA Piper. This landmark event brought together lawyers, academics, leaders and policy experts to explore how we can better protect people displaced by the climate crisis.

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49 Afghan people are dead as a DIRECT result of the data breach. 52% of affected Afghans reported threats to themselves/family DIRECTLY from the Taliban. The evidence is now so clear, yet the Gov has no problem turning their back on Afghanistan. Cruel. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025....

At least 49 relatives and colleagues of Afghans in data leak have been killed, study suggests

Research also finds 200 of 231 people notified by MoD of breach reported threats to themselves or families

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🚨There’s just one week left to apply to be the new Fundraising and Operations Director at RLS! 🚨 If you’re a leader who is passionate about migrant justice and equity, and you’re looking for a role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, this could be the role for you.

Even as the challenges facing the Afghan community are no longer making headlines, we’re committed to standing and working with Afghans to push the UK government to fulfil their promises. However, we can’t continue this work without help from our supporters.

📣We’re recruiting! 📣 RLS is looking for a Fundraising and Operations Director to join our team in London. refugeelegalsupport.org/rls-is-recru...

Earlier this year, we shared Samuel’s story. He was forced to flee his home twice for his safety. Both times, he had to leave his family behind to keep them safe.

In consultation with Professor Sara de Jong and Professor Victoria Canning, RLS have developed a survey to collect lived experiences of Afghans affected by the Ministry of Defence data breach. The findings will contribute to the Parliamentary call for evidence on the data leak.

The surge in far-right hatred and racism over the past few months has been horrifying. In the wake of the protests and acts of violence, we’re considering what the recent cabinet reshuffle means for people seeking safety.

We’ve been deeply disturbed by the government’s approach to people seeking safety. Instead of condemning racist rhetoric, they’ve legitimised it. While cruel and heartless policies are being used to score political points and pander to the far right.

🚨EVENT POSTPONED🚨 Unfortunately due to the planned tube strikes, our upcoming event with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social and @humansforrights.bsky.social to launch our report on the criminalisation of people seeking asylum has been postponed. The rescheduled date is Thursday 9th October, 6:30-7:45pm

On 9 September, with @humansforrights.bsky.social & @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social, we’ll be launching our joint report “I told them the truth.” The report examines how the UK govt is criminalising people seeking asylum under the ‘illegal arrival’ offence in the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.

Save the date! In partnership with Earth Refuge and DLA Piper, we’re hosting a half-day practical, solutions-focused conference focusing on the protection of people displaced in the context of the climate crisis.

Today marks 4 years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, plunging the country into fear and chaos. An anonymous Afghan refugee has shared their reflections on the past four years. Their article explains how Afghans have been repeatedly betrayed by the UK government.