We all know that Lucie is a very selfless person, and for her birthday she would like to raise funds for this amazing grass roots organisation doing vital work in detention centres in the UK.... But SHHHHHH!!! its a secret fundraiser so please don't pass this on to her - it's a surprise for her birthday and we will tell her on the day.

People often lack the medical care they desperately need due to the way British detention centres operate. Medical Justice offers essential medical help to the most powerless in society. About 30,000 people a year are held in indeterminate immigration detention in the UK. Many detainees have suffered torture or ill treatment, have significant and chronic health problems, and a few may be pregnant, or have been detained for prolonged periods of time without any prospect of release or removal. Being detained indefinitely itself causes serious health problems. Many independent reports and legal judgements provide evidence of the inadequate healthcare provided in detention centres, especially for those with mental health problems.

Medical Justice offers independent medical advice and assessments to immigration detainees and writes medico-legal reports (MLRs) which can be used to support asylum claims and letters outlining significant medical concerns

Despite the ongoing health pandemic, detention practices continue. In fact, the number of people detained is growing as the Home Office is expediting detention and deportation practices for people who arrive to the UK via small boats on the channel. Medical reports are an important tool to mount legal challenges to rushed and illegal deportations. Evidence of torture or health problems can make all the difference to asylum claims and be used to successfully challenge deportations, meaning the work of Medical Justice is more vital than ever. 

NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL

NO ONE IS FREE UNTIL ALL ARE FREE

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Find out more about Medical Justice at http://www.medicaljustice.org.uk