Dear Mr Lazarowicz,
I’ve recently came across the news that the UK Border Agency are trailing some new signage in centers in Glasgow and London - these signs targeting the most vulnerable asylum seekers telling to go home are, to me, disgusting.
On every chair back, and every wall, and hanging from the ceiling are signs which read “Ask about going home”, “Is life here hard? Going home is simple.” and “This plane can take you home, we can book the tickets”.
These people are here because they’re facing persecution at home and are seeking shelter and freedom here. These signs are a repulsive throwback to some of the more dark chapters of recent European history and have no place in a compassionate, modern democracy.
I urge you to please do what you can to end this demeaning practice.
Thank you for your time and best wishes.
Ryan Stenhouse