Linda and I met with Ian Milligan, SIRCC. This was in response to concerns around inconsistent practices regarding children in care and their access to the internet. This is an area where further work could be initiated, although it will need to be considered alongside other priorities.
I chaired a meeting hosted in Scottish Refugee Council with key stakeholders to consider the implications of the Coalition Government announcement of the cessation of the use of detention and the options now available to UKBA in terms of families to be returned. I agreed to discuss further with Phil Taylor at UKBA and most likely re-convene the meeting.
Katie, Cathy and I met at the MacRobert Centre, Stirling with a group of young people interested in assisting with the organisation of a right BIG blether in February. This is still in the planning stage although at present a 2 day event is under consideration – dependent on costs and Scottish Government support – to be reported on at a later date.