August
EU prepares to give US direct access to police and immigration databases
The massive increase in violent immigration raids, detention and deportation underway in the US has put off many people from visiting the country. Soon there may be yet another reason to think twice about taking a trip to the “land of the free”: US immigration and law enforcement agencies could be given the power to search European databases, to identify people posing “a threat to US security.”
Document: Exploitation of new technologies for extremist and terrorist purposes
A note from the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU to the Terrorism Working Party, circulated on 20 June 2025.
Greece: Illegal, violent deportations: the heavy toll of seeking asylum in Europe
Asylum seekers in Lesvos report that violent pushbacks by masked Greek coastguard forces persist, involving physical abuse, strip searches, theft, and potential use of migrants as auxiliaries.
UK: Peaceful protesters treated as terrorists as politicians fuel far-right activity
Thousands of police were deployed to London last weekend to arrest more than 500 peaceful protesters, as racist protests took place across the country. There is a relentless crackdown on foreign nationals, now including immediate deportation for any non-citizen convicted of a criminal offence. Critics warn that mainstream political rhetoric is legitimating and fuelling violent far-right activity.
UK: More than 200 organisations sign open letter in response to anti-refugee protests
More than 200 refugee organisations, charities, trade unions and more have signed an open letter to party leaders today condemning the anti-refugee protests that took place across the weekend. Statewatch is a signatory to the letter.
UK: Authorities must clarify whether Online Safety Act will lead to Palestine protest censorship
A letter to the UK broadcast regulator and major social media companies seeks clarification over how online freedom of speech will be protected following the government's proscription of the organisation Palestine Action. The letter, signed by 24 individuals and organisations - including Statewatch - raises concerns that the Online Safety Act, combined with the UK’s vague definition of terrorism, could lead to lawful content being wrongly identified as illegal and removed.
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