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Highlighting the consequences of the PCSC Act, @marykfoy shared the words of a Romany Gypsy who experiences the knock-on effect of current police powers daily (2/2):

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Thanks to APPG members @andyslaughtermp and @marykfoy for speaking out against the draconian legislation within the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act and calling for Part 4 to be repealed during a debate on the Crime and Policing Bill last week. (1/2)

Touching on the broader issues in the planning system which have led to the under provision of Gypsy and Traveller sites, Mary highlighted plans for further amendments in the House of Lords stage (2/2):

APPG co-chair @marykfoy introduced an amendment in the House of Commons Report Stage for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which would ensure Gypsy and Traveller sites are included in new provisions on strategic accommodation planning (1/2).

We’re grateful to Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe for joining in and supporting amendment 252, which would extend the Decent Homes Standard to mobile homes rented for residential purposes: (5/5)

APPG Member Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville joined the Lords Committee debate and voiced support for better oversight of Gypsy and Traveller site conditions: (4/5)

APPG Co-chair Baroness Janet Whitaker spoke at a recent debate to raise the issue of the RRB continuing to deny Gypsies and Travellers living on sites equal rights with people living in bricks and mortar: (3/5)

Key provisions in RRB will:.- Apply Decent Homes Standard to private rented sector;.- Extend Awaab’s law to private rented tenancies. These, unjustifiably, will not apply to buildings comprising essential living facilities on site pitches, in the Bill’s current form. (2/5).

The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) aims to strengthen protections and improve living conditions for private renters. In its current form, the RRB does not directly address the needs of Gypsies and Travellers living on sites or mobile homes. (1/5).

Thanks to APPG Members @hammersmithandy, @KimJohnsonMP, and APPG Chair @marykfoy for pushing for the repeal of Part 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, during yesterday's Second Reading of the Crime and Policing Bill.

Ahead of further planning reforms, APPG members wrote to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Faith, Communities and Resettlement and the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, urging action around the provision and operation of Gypsy and Traveller sites.

RT @APPGMigration: Today the APPG on Migration and @APPGGTR co-hosted a panel discussion on the ongoing challenges with the European Union….

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Olga spoke about the difficult and complex circumstances some Roma are facing and how there is a desperate need for support, to navigate the complex processes and requirements, where local community support services play a vital role. (6/6).

Then, @DenisaGannon spoke of her work as an immigration lawyer and the differences with EUSS pre-settled status and settled status and how an auto roll out of upgrades, won’t necessarily reach all, potentially leading to further exploitation of Roma. (5/6).

Monique @the3million discussed campaigning around issues related to digital status from an early stage, to flag challenges for those who are digitally excluded. Also touched on the multiple layers of bureaucratic processes and problems that were uncovered. (4/6).

Not having settled status affects many aspects of life - for work, renting, healthcare including children accessing hospital treatment. Mihai notes ’our communities are here to stay…we are part of local communities and continue to contribute to society here’. (3/6).

Our event partners Mihai @RomaSupport and @drowenparker @sheffielduni covered key issues identified through their research, on how the EUSS was implemented and issues in accessing it, particularly for those with limited literacy/digitally excluded. (2/6).

Thanks to @_OliviaBlake MP our member and Co-chair of the @APPGMigration, along with our speakers and event delegates today, coming together to discuss the ongoing challenges with the European Union Settlement Scheme for Roma communities in the UK.(1/6).