The voices of asylum seekers are rarely heard in the public debate on immigration.  RMJ wants to help bring home the human stories behind the headlines so that there is a more informed debate.  Many of our clients have suffered terribly in their country of origin and shown huge courage and resilience in finding their way here.  What they need is a swift resolution of their claim for asylum, so that they can start to recover and re-build their lives and contribute positively to life in Britain.   But it is often a struggle to achieve a fair hearing because of what the Independent Asylum Commission called “the culture of disbelief,” as the following stories reveal.  Good quality legal representation of the type we provide is key.   

Read some of their stories here:

‘Farid is an Iraqi doctor who worked for the coalition in Iraq. He was awarded medals for his work. When he arrived in Britain, fleeing for his life, he was arrested and imprisoned. With our help he gained the right to stay her and is now retraining as a doctor. Find out more: Farids Story

‘David is a young Ugandan boy, severely traumatised by the brutal civil war that has torn northern Uganda apart. Arriving in the UK alone, he struggled at first but with our help he gained the right to stay and has excelled at school and is about to start university. Find out more: Davids Story

‘Maria fled Russia with her son in fear of her life. Her experience in the asylum system before RMJ took her case on was marked by poor representation, bad decision making and deprivation. However, she gained status, and is now moving forward with her life. Find out more: Marias Story

‘Sara fled Zimbabwe after being harrassed by Robert Mugabes government. Diagnosed as HIV positive in the UK, she was on the verge of being returned home by force when she came to RMJ. She gained refugee status and now lives and works outside London. Find out more: Saras Story