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Eastern Eye reports on international students campaign

On 2 May, the London-based Asian news website Eastern Eye reported on the Home Office scandal involving tens of thousands of foreign students, many of whom were wrongly accused of cheating on an English test five years ago and have been fighting to clear their names ever since. The article included information from earlier Guardian reports on the issue, and quotes from Raja Noman Hussain, who was interviewed by the Guardian's Amelia Gentleman. Read the article here.

On 2 May, the London-based Asian news website Eastern Eye reported on the Home Office scandal involving tens of thousands of foreign students, many of whom were wrongly accused of…

MV member speaks to the Guardian's Amelia Gentleman

On 1 May, the Guardian published another story in their series about the international students fighting to clear their names after being wrongly accused of cheating on an English test by the Home Office five years ago. Amelia Gentleman interviewed Raja Noman Hussain about the allegation against him and the impact on his life. "His father has asked him not to come back until he has proved his innocence," wrote Amelia. "“My dad has told me: ‘You are not welcome to my home if you come with these allegations.’ He…

On 1 May, the Guardian published another story in their series about the international students fighting to clear their names after being wrongly accused of cheating on an English test…

Guardian opinion piece addresses students injustice

On 30 April, the Guardian published an opinion piece written by Nesrine Malik, criticising the Home Office's approach to immigration issues and specifically addressing the injustice facing tens of thousands of foreign students. "As with all Home Office blunders, the consequences are twofold: devastation for those involved, and the loss of a healthy source of revenue for the British economy," Nesrine writes. "Those students who were not deported exist in a criminalised limbo, unable to continue their studies, travel anywhere outside the UK or seek employment. Nazek Ramadan, director of…

On 30 April, the Guardian published an opinion piece written by Nesrine Malik, criticising the Home Office's approach to immigration issues and specifically addressing the injustice facing tens of thousands…

Student affected by Home Office injustice speaks to Guardian podcast

On 30 April, the Guardian published a podcast looking at the injustice facing thousands of international students. Amelia Gentleman, Guardian journalist who has been covering this story over the last couple of weeks, and 'Hussain', MV member and one of the students affected, spoke about the Home Office decision to revoke the visas of tens of thousands of students after accusing them of cheating on an English test, and the impact it had on their lives. Hussain spoke about how the test was very easy and how he had no need…

On 30 April, the Guardian published a podcast looking at the injustice facing thousands of international students. Amelia Gentleman, Guardian journalist who has been covering this story over the last couple…

Media coverage of National Audit Announcement over international students

On Friday 26 April, the National Audit Office (top government watchdog) announced that they are officially investigating the Home Office over their treatment of thousands of students accused of cheating on the English test known as TOEIC. The story was covered in The Guardian (and led the Guardian website for most of 27 April), The Independent, The Sun, Mail Online, Metro, PIE News, The New Indian Express, The Hindu, Tribune India and The Hindu Business Line. The story was also reported on BBC radio news bulletins throughout Saturday 27 April, including…

On Friday 26 April, the National Audit Office (top government watchdog) announced that they are officially investigating the Home Office over their treatment of thousands of students accused of cheating…

Amelia Gentleman writes about another student facing injustice

On 26 April, The Guardian published another article, again written by Amelia Gentleman, addressing the devastation faced by international students who were wrongly accused of cheating by the Home Office. “I feel insulted and humiliated," said Bibi Rahima, one of the affected students. "I’ve worked, I’ve finished my studies, and then this comes up. It is inhuman. It has been almost three years – I can’t work, I can’t travel. I feel like my life is just a prison, everything has completely stopped." Migrant Voice has been working closely with…

On 26 April, The Guardian published another article, again written by Amelia Gentleman, addressing the devastation faced by international students who were wrongly accused of cheating by the Home Office.…

BBC writes about students' interview on Victoria Derbyshire

On 25 April, the BBC published an article based on an earlier interview on the Victoria Derbyshire programme, when two of the international students affected by the Home Office allegations spoke about the impact on live TV, alongside Stephen Timms MP. "All my rights have been taken away," Wahidur is quoted as saying in the article. "No jobs, no NHS, I'm not allowed to rent, I'm not allowed to travel, my driving licence has been taken away, I cannot study further. It's just like an open prison. "I do work…

On 25 April, the BBC published an article based on an earlier interview on the Victoria Derbyshire programme, when two of the international students affected by the Home Office allegations…

Students from our #MyFutureBack campaign interviewed by Victoria Derbyshire

On 25 April, two students affected by the wrongful allegations of cheating by the Home Office were interviewed live on the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme on BBC2, along with Stephen Timms MP. Fatema and Wahidur explained how the allegation had impacted their lives and told Victoria Derbyshire that they're desperate for a chance to speak to someone from the Home Office to prove their innocence. "Based on an allegation you can't make a decision, can you?" said Wahidur. "You need evidence." Fatema said she has spent the last four years…

On 25 April, two students affected by the wrongful allegations of cheating by the Home Office were interviewed live on the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme on BBC2, along with Stephen…

The Guardian editorial calls on the Home Secretary to take action over international students

On 24 April, The Guardian published an editorial online calling on the Home Secretary Sajid Javid to take action over the false allegations of cheating faced by thousands of international students. The editorial appeared in the print edition of the newspaper the following day. "There is not proof to any recognised legal standard that each individual really cheated in the test of English for international communication (Toeic)," the editorial reads. "Either the Home Office believed ETS and neglected the scale of the fraud, or didn’t believe the numbers and hounded…

On 24 April, The Guardian published an editorial online calling on the Home Secretary Sajid Javid to take action over the false allegations of cheating faced by thousands of international…

The Guardian publishes opinion piece about students' call for justice

On 24 April, The Guardian published an opinion piece by political journalist Martha Gill, calling on Home Secretary Sajid Javid to take action over the injustice faced by thousands of international students wrongly accused of cheating. The article came one day after The Guardian published two articles about the issue by Amelia Gentleman. "How was this mistake made?" writes Martha. "Why weren’t “lessons learned” after the fury over Windrush, and appeals for justice listened to? Could it just be that the Home Office is this incompetent? Or is there another…

On 24 April, The Guardian published an opinion piece by political journalist Martha Gill, calling on Home Secretary Sajid Javid to take action over the injustice faced by thousands of…

Nurse shares their experience of immigration injustice in The Guardian