Deportations Shame our Nation
Photo: Stalingrad O'Neill

Unjust and inhumane deportations are tearing families apart, forcing asylum seekers back to countries where they face persecution, denying gay and lesbian couples the right to a relationship.

These are the reasons that motivated campaigners and supporters to get together with those facing deportation and do something about it. In June 1995 they formed the National Coalition Of Anti-Deportation Campaigns.

Never doubt that a small group of dedicated people can defeat an attempt to deport someone

An Anti-Deportation Campaign involves organizing resistance to restrictive immigration legislation, and simply means making the government change their minds regarding an individual case.

Support and Advice
NCADC is a voluntary organisation, which provides practical help and advice to people facing deportation on how to launch and run anti-deportation campaigns.

We provide objective and confidential advice on all pros and cons of campaigning work and if you decide that campaigning is right for you we can help you with designing leaflets, organising your first campaign meetings, writing letters and petitions etc.

NCADC also provides advice about using the media and we help promote public events about anti-deportation issues organised by each campaign.

How to Join NCADC
As soon as you contact one of our Co-ordinators nation-wide and tell us you have decided to campaign against deportation you became a NCADC affiliated campaign. We shall ask you to send us copies of the Home Office decisions about your status in order to help us understand your situation. All your information will remain confidential.

The structure of the Coalition ensures that campaign members are actively involved in the running of the organisation through their campaigns and through the activities of the organisation.

Who are NCADC Campaigns
We assist anyone who asks for our help to remain in the UK and so far they are mostly:

• Refused asylum seekers
• Families from ethnic minority communities or couples being split by deportation of one parent or partner;
• Gay and lesbian couples torn by deportation because they cannot benefit from marriage rule

June 1995 to July 2009, 165 Successful Anti-Deportation Campaigns Supported by NCADC

Mutual Support
We provide a network for campaigns throughout the country allowing them to support each other. Every year we organise national meetings across the country for campaigns to come together and share their experiences and discuss campaigning tactics.

NCADC is constantly communicating and working with other organisations involved in campaign for social justice and against immigration injustice and deportation. We also keep up to date contact list of individuals and organisations supporting anti-deportation campaigns.

Information and Education
One of our aims is to inform and educate various groups and communities about negative effects of immigration injustice not only for those who are struggling against it but also for the fabric of our society.

NCADC maintain a web site where you can find more information on our work, up to date immigration statistics and news on legislation changes. If you wish to subscribe to our newsletter or e-mail mailing list please contact your nearest NCADC office.

If you want to know more about anti-deportation issues our Co-ordinators and Campaigns are happy to come and speak at your meetings.

Lobbying
The Coalition lobbies to amend law and practice which leads to unjust or inhumane deportations, and assists in mounting campaigns against such legislation.

So far we have worked with political parties, MPs, trade unions, religious and community groups, schools, universities, statutory agencies, the media, charities and non-governmental agencies etc. and we shall continue to lobby them for the benefit of all our campaigns.

Volunteers are our Strength
The Coalition has Co-ordinators in 2 regions, but the majority of work is carried out by great number of passionate volunteers who invest their time and energy to help fight deportation. They come from various professional backgrounds and walks of life with one thing in common – commitment to social justice.

If you are interested in anti-deportation campaigning, volunteering in a campaign for social and immigration justice or if you wish to support our work please contact your nearest NCADC Co-ordinator.