This group is made up of different organisations, faith groups and nationalities. They are concerned about the reporting system for those people living in Middlesbrough who are seeking sanctuary and are required to report to sign at Stockton Police Station - some every Wednesday/Thursday, others weekly, fortnightly, monthly or 3-monthly. Some are destitute, others have food vouchers, which cannot be used for fares and they rely on friends for lifts or to give them bus fare, and others spend £4 out of an average weekly support of £38 to attend. Those who do not live in central Middlesbrough need to get two buses there and back.
Campaign
"We want people to be able to report at Middlesbrough Central police station, or at their local police station, and that travel expenses be paid to those who travel 3 miles or more, as is the case in other parts of the country."
Date: Thursday 9 July 2009
Time: 10.00am - 3.00 pm
Venue: Meet at Trinity Centre, North Ormesby TS3 6LD
Accompany some sanctuary seekers on their walk from Middlesbrough to Stockton.
Text: Barbara on 07899 704 978 with numbers or help with transport
or send email to necfar@gmail.com for detailed route
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