Dan Fisher
@dx-fisher.bsky.social
Political Geographer at the Centre for Public Policy (Glasgow). Researching border governance, asylum determination and refugee integration.
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A Handbook of Integration with Refugees
This book brings together the voices of academics, practitioners, and people seeking sanctuary to explore the processes of refugee integration. Situated in learnings from Scotland, the book offers the...
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August 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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August 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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"A Handbook of Integration with Refugees: Global Learnings from Scotland"
Edited with @alisonphipps.bsky.social and @esaldegheri.bsky.social
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"A Handbook of Integration with Refugees: Global Learnings from Scotland"
Edited with @alisonphipps.bsky.social and @esaldegheri.bsky.social
The book is FREE to download from www.multilingual-matters.com
"A Handbook of Integration with Refugees: Global Learnings from Scotland"
Edited with @alisonphipps.bsky.social and @esaldegheri.bsky.social
The book is FREE to download from www.multilingual-matters.com
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BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.”
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
June 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.”
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
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To watch the entire West back Israel's non-existent 'right' to board a vessel in international waters and abduct its crew and passengers on the might-is-right principle is to witness the Death of International Law - again! www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Israeli forces take control of Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
British-flagged yacht operated by pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition was making symbolic attempt to deliver aid
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June 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
To watch the entire West back Israel's non-existent 'right' to board a vessel in international waters and abduct its crew and passengers on the might-is-right principle is to witness the Death of International Law - again! www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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IT IS HAPPENING NOW IN THE WEST BANK: Settlers are invading No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal’s village again and building a new outpost inside the village directly in front of his house.
June 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
IT IS HAPPENING NOW IN THE WEST BANK: Settlers are invading No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal’s village again and building a new outpost inside the village directly in front of his house.
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I think we’ve reached a boiling point when it comes to ICE.
Today in Minneapolis, a militarized task force raided the beloved Lake Street taqueria, Las Cuatro Milpas—and the community was not having it.
Agents from ICE, the DEA, FBI, ATF, IRS and HHS rolled up looking like they were ready for war.
Today in Minneapolis, a militarized task force raided the beloved Lake Street taqueria, Las Cuatro Milpas—and the community was not having it.
Agents from ICE, the DEA, FBI, ATF, IRS and HHS rolled up looking like they were ready for war.
June 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I think we’ve reached a boiling point when it comes to ICE.
Today in Minneapolis, a militarized task force raided the beloved Lake Street taqueria, Las Cuatro Milpas—and the community was not having it.
Agents from ICE, the DEA, FBI, ATF, IRS and HHS rolled up looking like they were ready for war.
Today in Minneapolis, a militarized task force raided the beloved Lake Street taqueria, Las Cuatro Milpas—and the community was not having it.
Agents from ICE, the DEA, FBI, ATF, IRS and HHS rolled up looking like they were ready for war.
Any budding actors (in Scotland) on my feed? @uofgunescorila.bsky.social are looking for two volunteers to play Mahmud and Moritz (men in their 20s) in a play written by Tom Block called 'Oud Player on the Tel'.
April 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Any budding actors (in Scotland) on my feed? @uofgunescorila.bsky.social are looking for two volunteers to play Mahmud and Moritz (men in their 20s) in a play written by Tom Block called 'Oud Player on the Tel'.
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Flagging to Scottish based social policy researchers, charities, thinktanks, welfare rights, academics, community groups, public services etc.
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on their commitment to 'mitigate the 2 child limit' until 18th April: www.gov.scot/publications...
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on their commitment to 'mitigate the 2 child limit' until 18th April: www.gov.scot/publications...
Universal Credit - mitigation of the two-child limit: consultation
The consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government's proposals to mitigate the two-child limit in Universal Credit in Scotland.
www.gov.scot
March 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Flagging to Scottish based social policy researchers, charities, thinktanks, welfare rights, academics, community groups, public services etc.
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on their commitment to 'mitigate the 2 child limit' until 18th April: www.gov.scot/publications...
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on their commitment to 'mitigate the 2 child limit' until 18th April: www.gov.scot/publications...
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Small boats: "Bruno Retailleau, the French interior minister, said... he was seeking a law change to allow migrants to be tackled out of boats in shallow water". www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
France set to lift ban on police stopping migrant boats at sea
Authorities must intervene in shallow waters, says minister as he seeks to change law prohibiting dinghies being tackled after they launch
www.telegraph.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Small boats: "Bruno Retailleau, the French interior minister, said... he was seeking a law change to allow migrants to be tackled out of boats in shallow water". www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
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The denial of asylum to 2,000 Afghan veterans shows how embedded anti-asylum attitudes are, otherwise the MoD would have flagged it.
It also shows up how sickening the denial of citizenship for refugees is, when people are forced into using irregular routes. 👇
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
It also shows up how sickening the denial of citizenship for refugees is, when people are forced into using irregular routes. 👇
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
Denying asylum to Afghan commandos who worked with British forces reveals deeper flaws in UK immigration policy
The denial of the ability to seek asylum for Afghans who served alongside UK forces represents a significant betrayal of those who we once pledged to protect.
www.lbc.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The denial of asylum to 2,000 Afghan veterans shows how embedded anti-asylum attitudes are, otherwise the MoD would have flagged it.
It also shows up how sickening the denial of citizenship for refugees is, when people are forced into using irregular routes. 👇
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
It also shows up how sickening the denial of citizenship for refugees is, when people are forced into using irregular routes. 👇
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...
"despite migration’s centrality to our politics and our world, nobody really understands it."
We think the world will always be how it is now. But I think we need to imagine a world in which there are too few migrants, and many more nations competing to attract them. This is the first in a series I'll be publishing about global migration. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/o...
Opinion | Migration Is Remaking Our World, and We Don’t Understand It at All (Gift Article)
Migration is central to our politics and our world, but nobody really understands it.
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January 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"despite migration’s centrality to our politics and our world, nobody really understands it."
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Was just disinvited by @bbc5live.bsky.social to a discussion of Brexit 5 years on- on the entirely reasonable/correct grounds that I know what I am talking about and would give an expert, objective view.
What they actually wanted was a "hard Remainer" (to balance a know-nothing Brexiteer).
FFS.
What they actually wanted was a "hard Remainer" (to balance a know-nothing Brexiteer).
FFS.
January 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Was just disinvited by @bbc5live.bsky.social to a discussion of Brexit 5 years on- on the entirely reasonable/correct grounds that I know what I am talking about and would give an expert, objective view.
What they actually wanted was a "hard Remainer" (to balance a know-nothing Brexiteer).
FFS.
What they actually wanted was a "hard Remainer" (to balance a know-nothing Brexiteer).
FFS.
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We’ve been on the phone with multiple agencies/orgs. They’ve been completely cut off from federal money. We’re talking housing, homeless services, public safety, etc.
I’m calling a press conference today to explain how this could have drastic local impacts to our constituents.
I’m calling a press conference today to explain how this could have drastic local impacts to our constituents.
January 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We’ve been on the phone with multiple agencies/orgs. They’ve been completely cut off from federal money. We’re talking housing, homeless services, public safety, etc.
I’m calling a press conference today to explain how this could have drastic local impacts to our constituents.
I’m calling a press conference today to explain how this could have drastic local impacts to our constituents.
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*Attention PhD students and Early Career Researchers* - Call for papers! With support from @ukandeu.bsky.social
I will be hosting a workshop event for PhDs and ECRs on April 23rd, just after Easter. A chance to present in a supportive environment & meet new colleagues. Details attached
I will be hosting a workshop event for PhDs and ECRs on April 23rd, just after Easter. A chance to present in a supportive environment & meet new colleagues. Details attached
January 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
*Attention PhD students and Early Career Researchers* - Call for papers! With support from @ukandeu.bsky.social
I will be hosting a workshop event for PhDs and ECRs on April 23rd, just after Easter. A chance to present in a supportive environment & meet new colleagues. Details attached
I will be hosting a workshop event for PhDs and ECRs on April 23rd, just after Easter. A chance to present in a supportive environment & meet new colleagues. Details attached
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"Use of electronic monitoring has been subject to successful legal challenges (e.g. Court finds that the Home Office’s imposition of a GPS tag was unlawful for over a year ifirst case of its kind and High Court finds use of electronic monitoring to be unlawful)."
Indeed
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Indeed
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Home Office evaluation of GPS tagging pilot shows no impact on compliance - Free Movement
The Home Office has published its evaluation of the pilot scheme expanding the use of electronic monitoring of people as a condition of their immigration bail.
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January 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"Use of electronic monitoring has been subject to successful legal challenges (e.g. Court finds that the Home Office’s imposition of a GPS tag was unlawful for over a year ifirst case of its kind and High Court finds use of electronic monitoring to be unlawful)."
Indeed
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Indeed
@freemovement.bsky.social
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Turkish pushback survivor wins landmark case against Greece
Turkish pushback survivor wins landmark case against Greece
In a groundbreaking ruling, the European Court of Human Rights finds Greece ‘systematically’ practices pushbacks
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January 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Turkish pushback survivor wins landmark case against Greece
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This word salad doesn't even mention the UK's duty to give refuge to displaced people or to provide humanitarian aid. Literally not once.
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Migrant exploitation is a progressive issue. That’s why we will now take the toughest steps ever to stop it | David Lammy
Our new sanctions regime targets those profiting from irregular migration and organised immigration crime. We must be focused and smart, says David Lammy, the UK foreign secretary
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January 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This word salad doesn't even mention the UK's duty to give refuge to displaced people or to provide humanitarian aid. Literally not once.
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📣The Legal Education Foundation is recruiting for new trustees!!
✨ Do you have lived and/or learned experience in frontline social justice work, the UK immigration system, strategic comms and influencing and/or progressive grantmaking? ✨
✨ Do you have lived and/or learned experience in frontline social justice work, the UK immigration system, strategic comms and influencing and/or progressive grantmaking? ✨
Opportunities to join our board | The Legal Education Foundation
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January 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
📣The Legal Education Foundation is recruiting for new trustees!!
✨ Do you have lived and/or learned experience in frontline social justice work, the UK immigration system, strategic comms and influencing and/or progressive grantmaking? ✨
✨ Do you have lived and/or learned experience in frontline social justice work, the UK immigration system, strategic comms and influencing and/or progressive grantmaking? ✨
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From yesterday: Home Office wins appeal against interim admission of parents of separated children | Colin Yeo https://freemovement.org.uk/home-office-wins-appeal-against-admitting-parents-of-separated-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-office-wins-appeal-against-admitting-pa…
Home Office wins appeal against interim admission of parents of separated children - Free Movement
What should happen where young children are carried in a small boat to the United Kingdom and thereby separated from their parents in France? Should the
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January 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
From yesterday: Home Office wins appeal against interim admission of parents of separated children | Colin Yeo https://freemovement.org.uk/home-office-wins-appeal-against-admitting-parents-of-separated-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-office-wins-appeal-against-admitting-pa…
UK Gov reluctance to grant indefinite LtR at the outset to people from Ukraine (or to plan for event of protracted war) will have long-term consequences both for those affected and the Home Office.
Even if they are granted an extension, what will be next?
Even if they are granted an extension, what will be next?
"PoliticsHome understands that charitable organisations have presented the Government with examples of Ukrainians being cheated out of their money by scammers claiming they can fast-track the visa extension scheme" www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Ukrainian Refugees Face Uncertainty With UK Visa Extension Scheme
As the war in Ukraine rages on, thousands of refugees in the UK are stuck in limbo due to uncertainty around the Government’s visa extension scheme...
www.politicshome.com
January 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
UK Gov reluctance to grant indefinite LtR at the outset to people from Ukraine (or to plan for event of protracted war) will have long-term consequences both for those affected and the Home Office.
Even if they are granted an extension, what will be next?
Even if they are granted an extension, what will be next?
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New inquiry into asylum accommodation by the influential Home Affairs Committee of MPs: committees.parliament.uk/committee/83.... Deadline for written evidence is 3 Feb 2025.
New inquiry into Asylum Accommodation launched - Committees - UK Parliament
The Home Affairs Committee has launched a new inquiry into asylum accommodation.
committees.parliament.uk
December 19, 2024 at 10:23 AM
New inquiry into asylum accommodation by the influential Home Affairs Committee of MPs: committees.parliament.uk/committee/83.... Deadline for written evidence is 3 Feb 2025.
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💥NEW: We can reveal that alleged Chinese spy Yang Tenbo is a business partner of a major Tory donor, who has held sensitive roles advising the government on defence and tech.
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Alleged Chinese spy in business with Tory donor and defence advisor | Good Law Project
Alleged Chinese spy Yang Tenbo is a business partner of a major Tory donor, who has held sensitive roles advising the government on defence and tech.
goodlaw.social
December 18, 2024 at 11:14 AM
💥NEW: We can reveal that alleged Chinese spy Yang Tenbo is a business partner of a major Tory donor, who has held sensitive roles advising the government on defence and tech.
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We have prepared a survey to showcase the work and strengthen the collective advocacy of organisations led by forcibly displaced and stateless persons across Europe.
Can you help us disseminate it?
#RefugeeVoices
#internationalmigrantsday
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Can you help us disseminate it?
#RefugeeVoices
#internationalmigrantsday
tinyurl.com/7pft72x2
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December 18, 2024 at 10:35 AM
We have prepared a survey to showcase the work and strengthen the collective advocacy of organisations led by forcibly displaced and stateless persons across Europe.
Can you help us disseminate it?
#RefugeeVoices
#internationalmigrantsday
tinyurl.com/7pft72x2
@lorenzopiccoli.bsky.social
Can you help us disseminate it?
#RefugeeVoices
#internationalmigrantsday
tinyurl.com/7pft72x2
@lorenzopiccoli.bsky.social
!Publication alert!
Inside Asylum Appeals: Access Participation and Procedure in Europe
In this book we discuss:
- what happens in asylum appeals?
- what does fairness look like?
- how can access be improved?
- effects of courtroom power dynamics
Blog and summaries below ↓
tinyurl.com/3h5tn922
Inside Asylum Appeals: Access Participation and Procedure in Europe
In this book we discuss:
- what happens in asylum appeals?
- what does fairness look like?
- how can access be improved?
- effects of courtroom power dynamics
Blog and summaries below ↓
tinyurl.com/3h5tn922
December 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM
!Publication alert!
Inside Asylum Appeals: Access Participation and Procedure in Europe
In this book we discuss:
- what happens in asylum appeals?
- what does fairness look like?
- how can access be improved?
- effects of courtroom power dynamics
Blog and summaries below ↓
tinyurl.com/3h5tn922
Inside Asylum Appeals: Access Participation and Procedure in Europe
In this book we discuss:
- what happens in asylum appeals?
- what does fairness look like?
- how can access be improved?
- effects of courtroom power dynamics
Blog and summaries below ↓
tinyurl.com/3h5tn922