Home Office News: Migration and Economic Development Partnership 26/04/22

Posted on 26 April 2022

Government news and campaigns World first partnership to tackle global migration crisis On 14 April the Government set out new plans to tackle illegal migration, control our borders and crack down on the criminal gangs exploiting this international crisis.   Central to this is a world-first Migration and Economic Development Partnership signed by the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, and Rwandan Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-Operation, Vincent Biruta.  This sees migrants who make dangerous or illegal journeys, such as by small boat or hidden in lorries, have their asylum claim processed in Rwanda. Those whose claims are accepted will then be supported to build a new and prosperous life in one of the fastest-growing economies, recognised globally for its record on welcoming and integrating migrants.   Under this Partnership the UK is investing £120 million into the economic development and growth of Rwanda. Funding will also be provided to support the delivery of asylum operations, accommodation and integration, similar to the costs incurred in the UK for these services.  Domestic Homicide Review Survey The Home Office are aiming to centralise all Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) across England and Wales that are publishable onto one publicly accessible Home Office site. The main purpose of a DHR is to prevent further domestic homicides and improve service responses for victims by developing a coordinated multi-agency approach to ensure that abuse is identified and responded to effectively at the earliest opportunity. The Home Office would appreciate your help in finalising the “Find Domestic Homicide Review (DHRs)” site. We are currently looking to understand the users that come to view the DHRs and understand what they aim to do when accessing them. We’d like to invite you to take part in a 5-minute survey to help us understand how you currently access Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) and to understand your needs for accessing DHRs. Support for Ukraine The Ukraine Family Scheme allows family members of British nationals, UK settled persons and certain others to come to or stay in the UK. The Homes for Ukraine scheme allows individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the UK to bring Ukrainians to safety – including those with no family ties to the UK.  Sponsors can record their interest on this webpage. The Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme allows Ukrainian nationals and their family members to come to the UK if they have a named sponsor under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. It is free to apply. More information for Ukrainians in the UK, British nationals, and their family members (including translated information) is available on this factsheet. You can download Home Office factsheets and translated social assets with further information on the Ukrainian Family Scheme, to print or use on your social channels here.  Campaign Materials The government is running a number of campaigns for vulnerable audiences. We would be grateful if you could share campaign materials and messaging on your channels, and with your networks. ‘Enough.’ Aims to challenge perpetrators and raise awareness of what we can all do to safely call out abuse. Please find attached a partner pack which includes more information on the campaign, and materials which you can share on your channels.  Stop Abuse Togetheraims to empower parents and carers to take steps to help keep the children in their life safe. Please find attached a digital toolkitfor the campaign. All children have a right to be safe from sexual abuse, and we all have a role to play in keeping them safe. Let’s #StopAbuseTogether. ParentWise is designed to build parents and carers’ understanding of the range of harms their child could be exposed to. It includes a partner pack to help them spot the signs that something could be wrong and empower them to act if they are worried. #YouAreNotAlone aims to raise awareness and signpost to information and support available for victims, family/friends and perpetrators of domestic abuse. On GOV.UK there is full guidance and easy read guidance on getting help for Domestic Abuse. Campaign materials and updated assets, including a partner pack and translated assets, are available to download. The Ask for ANI scheme is operating in independent, Boots and Superdrug pharmacies. Posters and social media assets are available to download. For more information, materials or to provide feedback, please email [email protected]. The #ItStillMatters Campaign is assuring survivors of sexual violence and abuse that it is never too late to get support. Information is given on National Helplines, as well as how to access support locally. Please find the toolkit attached. Stakeholder News and Campaigns Suzy Lamplugh Trust: National Stalking Awareness Week Suzy Lamplugh Trust are hosting a virtual conference for National Stalking Awareness Week on April 27th. The theme is Bridging The Gap, highlighting the vital role that stalking advocates play in bridging the gap between the victim and the criminal justice system. So far key speakers include: Jess Phillips MP (Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley and Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding) DCC Maggie Blyth (VAWG National Co-ordinator NPCC) Dr Paul Mills QPM (DCC of Wiltshire Police and NPCC Lead for Stalking and Harassment Offences Lord Russell of Liverpool (cross bench member of the House of Lords) Dame Vera Baird QC (Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales) End-to-End Encryption (No Place to Hide) campaign End-to-end encryption, without adequate safety protections, poses a fundamental challenge to our efforts to protect children online. Barnardo’s, Marie Collins Foundation, Stop It Now! And SafeToNet launched the End-to-End Encryption campaign with support from Government. The campaign aims to inform public opinion on the issue of end-to-end encryption and the implications for children’s safety online, putting pressure on social media companies to put child safety at the centre of their designs.