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UK modern slavery policy: the structure of the problem and government commitment

Rose Broad By and Filed Under: Growth and Inclusion Posted:

In the context of renewed criticism of the 2015 UK Modern Slavery Act, Rose Broad and Nick Turnbull discuss human trafficking and modern slavery policy development. They find continuities in policy that, despite being repackaged as ‘slavery’ have resulted in unintended consequences and implementation difficulties leading to recently highlighted failures. In the last 12 months, […]

Brexit and Health, Science and Society

By and Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics, Health and Social Care Posted:

Our blog ‘Brexit, Regulation and Society’ blog series, in conjunction with ManReg, continues with Tamara Hervey and Sarah McCloskey, from the School of Law at The University of Sheffield who examine the importance of health to the Brexit debate. Health was simultaneously at the forefront and the back of the electorate’s minds when the majority […]

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International students aren’t a visa risk: who’s surprised?

By Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics, Inclusive Growth Posted:

Here Dr Sylvie Lomer explains why international students aren’t a visa risk and outlines how false assumptions have been used as justifications for migration policies that seriously prejudice and inconvenience international students. Recently published Home Office data shows that 97.4% of international students are compliant with visa regulations, contradicting previous statements from Government that 20% […]

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Trade Unions, EU workers and ‘Brexit’: More Complexity, Less Certainty

By Filed Under: All posts, Brexit Posted:

Third in our series of policy blogs developed from MANREG‘s ‘Brexit, Regulation and Society’ event, The University of Strathclyde’s Dr Rebecca Zahn explores the impact of Brexit, trade deals, and EU migration for UK trade unions.  Since the ‘big bang’ expansion in 2004, the immigration and working rights within the EU have become highly polarising […]

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All or nothing: new survey shows polarised views on immigration

Rob Ford By Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics Posted:

Last week, the results of the British Attitudes Survey were published. Here, Professor Rob Ford who authored the survey’s chapter on immigration, looks at what the results mean for attitudes and potential policies around immigration. There has been a sharp increase in the share of Brits who see both the economic and labour market impacts […]

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Eyes wide open – addressing immigration, to secure immigration

By Filed Under: All posts, British Politics Posted:

The University of Manchester’s Professor Martin Walker argues that the debate over immigration has suffered obfuscation on all sides – with anti-immigration voices refusing to acknowledge the economic necessity and benefits of immigration to the United Kingdom, and an equal unwillingness on the opposing side to recognise the extent (and skewed distribution) of its economic […]

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British values: an oath without meaning?

Bridget Byrne By Filed Under: British Politics, Ethnicity Posted:

Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government, Sajid Javid, recently agreed with Louise Casey’s recommendations of an oath of integration being introduced not just for arriving migrants,but it should also be taken by all those in public office . However, Dr Bridget Byrne questions what exactly is meant by ‘British values’ and argues that […]

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A shared Britain – refugee policy for 2017

By and Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Europe, Urban Posted:

To start the year, Dr Jonathan Darling, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography specialising in the politics and ethics of forced migration, and Gulwali Passarlay, Afghan refugee, politics graduate and author of ‘The Lightless Sky’, reflect on how government might support asylum seekers and refugees in 2017. Together, they discuss the challenges of the last year […]

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VIDEO BLOG: What could Trump mean for international development?

David Hulme By Filed Under: All posts Posted:

With Donald’s Trump US election win, questions are being raised about what this means for global development especially due to his, often disputed, policies regarding  immigration and economic growth . Professor David Hulme, Executive Director of the Global Development Institute, shares his thoughts: The development implications are profound especially if people like Trump pursue the […]

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Brexit challenges – time for a grown-up conversation about immigration?

By Filed Under: Brexit Posted:

Before the Government enters into Brexit negotiations there needs to be an informed debate about the trade-offs involved, says Martin Walker. During the Brexit referendum, there was a heated debate about immigration. Sadly, the standard of the debate on this issue was extremely shallow, with ‘remainers’ often accused as being traitors to their country, and […]

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