4.7 What does the Windrush Scandal of 2012 tell us about how Migrants are treated in the Uk today Flashcards
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What does the Windrush Scandal of 2012 reveal about the treatment of migrants today?
It highlights issues regarding the treatment and documentation requirements of migrants.
What was the Windrush Scandal?
A situation where individuals who arrived legally in the UK were wrongly classified as illegal immigrants.
Who is Dexter Bristol?
A migrant who arrived in the UK in 1968 and faced severe consequences due to the Windrush Scandal.
What happened to Dexter Bristol due to the Windrush Scandal?
He was denied benefits and fired from his job, leading him into extreme poverty.
When did Dexter Bristol die?
31st March 2018.
What did Dexter Bristol’s mother link to his death?
The stress caused by the Windrush Scandal.
What announcement did the UK Government make in 2012 regarding migrants?
People had to prove they had a right to live in Britain.
What significant action did the Home Office take that affected migrants’ documentation?
They destroyed thousands of landing cards that proved legal arrival.
What documentation requirement was imposed on migrants after the 2012 announcement?
People had to show one official document for every year they had lived in Britain.
What were the consequences for many individuals due to the scandal?
Thousands were branded illegal immigrants, lost their jobs, and some were deported.
When did newspapers start reporting on the Windrush Scandal?
In 2017.
What was established in response to the Windrush Scandal?
An official government inquiry.
What action did the Government take following the inquiry into the scandal?
They apologized for their actions.
What did the Government promise in December 2020 regarding compensation?
To increase payments and speed up the process.
