More than 150 lawyers and refugee NGOs report being pressured into silence' by far-right protesters

"In the last few days, we have seen increased media reporting and social media attacks targeting organisations supporting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in our community. As leaders and organisations in the migration, human rights and legal sector, we are coming together to voice our deep concern about the rise of hostility towards our organisations and the people we work with. We urgently call for an end to the media narrative that is stoking the flames of division."

"Personal details of some members of staff at NGOs have been shared online, while threatening comments include: These liberal idiots literally won't get it until they get raped or stabbed. Whilst I wouldn't wish it on anyone, the odds are one day she, or her family will meet the reality of enrichment' in person, thought to be a reference to rape, is another message recently received."

"At least two refugee NGOs that have been supporting asylum seekers who have received notices from the Home Office that they will be forcibly removed to France under Labour's controversial one in, one out scheme have closed their offices after credible threats to their safety. Organisations including Liberty, Greenpeace, Care4Calais, Bail for Immigration Detainees, Choose Love, the Runnymede Trust and Freedom from Torture,"

More than 150 lawyers and numerous human rights, refugee and environmental organisations report receiving rape and death threats from far-right and anti-migrant protesters. At least two refugee NGOs supporting asylum seekers facing Home Office notices for forced removal to France have closed their offices after credible safety threats. Organisations including Liberty, Greenpeace, Care4Calais, Bail for Immigration Detainees, Choose Love, the Runnymede Trust and Freedom from Torture signed a joint statement of solidarity. The group expresses concern about media and social media reporting that intensifies hostility toward migrants and NGO staff. Personal details of NGO staff have been shared online and violent messages have been received.

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