Justice For Windrush Generations

Do you know anyone who may have been affected by
the British Home Office 'Hostile Environment’
also called the Windrush Scandal ?

Please note: 'Windrush' is global - affecting people from over 65 countries including Africa, South Asia, Caribbean and other parts of the world.

The British Home Office is now paying compensation to people who are eligible for the 'Windrush Compensation Schemes' - who can show that they have been wrongly treated. Check your eligability here

If you have a query or need support

to help you clarify your status

please link with us through CONTACT US

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NB Windrush 'Sunday Chat' & Information Sessions are suspended temporarily

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Justice for Windrush Generations hosts sessions every other month in the House of Commons, sponsored by MPs.

Next Session: Monday 15th September 17.00 - 19.30

'Equal Justice for Windrush'
is the theme for this year

It is essential to register on Eventbright - search for 'Windrush Rally' - or go through CONTACT US

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Since 'Justice for Windrush Generations' was established, regular sessions have been held on second and last Sundays of the month - 2pm in UK, as well as well attended bi-monthly rallies at the House of Commons and on Zoom, as well we support other relevant events.

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More background on the Windrush scandal and its wider implications:

It seems that from as far back as the 1970s, people from former UK Colonies who had the right to be considered ‘British Citizens’ were wrongly ‘locked out’ from the UK,

.........and they may have the right to compensation for possible unfair treatment.

So, on behalf of the ‘Justice for Windrush Generations’ team we ask:

"Have you, or any family member, or anyone you know, been affected by what is now called the ‘Windrush Scandal’?"

Contact Us

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Past events:

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Justice For Windrush Generations is inviting you

to the next Windrush rally on : Wed 19th July

The last meeting on 17th May 2023 was well attended ....

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Past rallies include:

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Windrush Scandal 5th Anniversary Candlelit Vigil 6 4 23

“We will always remember the Windrush generation and their descendants.”

Held on Thursday, 6 April 2023, at Windrush Square in Brixton - the gathering was held to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the exposing of the Windrush scandal, to remember those who have been affected by the fallout from the Windrush scandal, and to offer comfort to those who have lost loved ones, whilst not forgetting the journey ahead of us in terms of the equity in social justice.

The vigil was a time of commemoration, remembrance, prayer, motivation, and lighting candles for justice, with campaigners, activists, advocates, victims, faith leaders, survivors & local politicians.

"It is poignant that the Windrush scandal was exposed prior to Windrush 70, and at this time of Windrush 75, we are still seeking justice for the Windrush generation.

However, currently, we see the importance of coming together in order to support each other, and also to commence, that all important healing process by uplifting each other for the journey ahead."

The organisers: Patrick Vernon OBE, Windrush Lives, Friends of Windrush Square, Justice for Windrush Generations, Northampton Windrush Generation and Descendants UK, Glenda Caesar, and The Windrush National Organisation.

UK criticized for failures in Windrush immigration scandal

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Useful links on casework guidance and claiming:

NB: if the links below don't work - please cut & paste them in your browser.

WCS Casework Guidance: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1132551/Windrush_Compensation_Scheme.pdf

WCS Primary Claim Form: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1132551/Windrush_Compensation_Scheme.pdf

WCS Close family member, deceased estate and primary claim forms: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-compensation-scheme-claim-forms-and-guidance

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The Windrush Compensation Scheme Sunday Chat

Second and last Sunday of each month at 2pm UK time

Please use Zoom link below - Next dates:

Sunday 9th April 2023

Sunday 30th April 2023

The details are the same as this poster from earlier in the year:

Email: Rhouslin1@gmail.com

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Thanks to every one who joined us in the sessions held so far this year.

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The UN delegation returned to UK from 18 - 27th January

to explore the experience of Black people in UK - visiting Ireland and Scotland - as well as England and meeting the UK Government re equality information - this visit was delayed by Covid for over 2 years. The Global African Congress collatied information to submit to the UN delegation - more on this later.

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The UN Delegation was invitedto the Justice for Windrush Generations Lobby of UK Parliament: on Wednesday 18 January 2022

This was followed by a rally in Committee Room 5 with a great range speakers, including Martin Forde QC and Jacqueline McKenzie from Leighday Law firm at this event, plus MPs Bel Ribeiro Addy, Dianne Abbott and Dawn Butler.

The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants was also invited and this was a very important step in our campaign.

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Events held in 2022:
an informal boxing day Windrush discussion. The history, the food, the culture, the Compensation Scheme .... .....

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Regular lobby events held to engage Members of UK Parliament
with some Peers from House of Lords

Please note the following re: Lobby of UK Parliament

When? Wednesday 16 November 2022 from 12 noon - 4 pm

Followed by: A Rally in Committee Room 13 - NB this is a hybrid session with a Zoom link so many people can join us.

Click here for more information about the sessions on the day.

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'Justice For Windrush Generation' and 'Global Afrikan Congress' (GACuk)

Lobby of Parliament 16 11 2022

Supported by: Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP; Diane Abbot MP; Dawn Butler MP;

When? The Lobby of Parliament was on Wednesday 16 November 2022 from 12 noon - 4 pm

Where? At the House of Commons, in the Palace of Westminster, London SW1A 0AA, entrance: Cromwell Green Entrance.

Members of the 'Justice for Windrush Generations' team will be on the green benches in the Lobby inside the Houses of Parliament, by Reception.

Then you can arrange to meet your MP - if they are in the building.

This opportunity to lobby your MP will be followed by:

A Rally with Guest Speakers

from 5 - 8 pm UK time - in Committee Room 13 at the House of Commons

Guest Speakers included:

Mary Atkinson from Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants - JCWI

Melissa Williams, PhD student: University of York

Oliver Storey, MPhil Student: Univerity of Oxford

Glenda Ceasar from Windrush Lives

Why ? This meeting has been arranged because of the slow progress and narrowing scope of the Windrush Compensation Scheme

Contact information with the ‘Justice for Windrush Generations’ :

Roland Houslin +44 7999 178111 (WhatsApp) RHouslin1@gmail.com

Garrick Prayogg +44 7878 915864 (WhatsApp) garrickprayogg@gmail.com

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