Understanding the Windrush Scandal and Reforms Flashcards (9 cards)

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1Question

Windrush — significance?

Answer

Ship that brought Caribbean migrants to the UK.

2Question

Windrush scandal — impact?

Answer

Wrongful detention, deportation threats, and loss of rights for Caribbean British citizens.

3Question

HMT Empire Windrush — role?

Answer

Transported Caribbean migrants to UK.

4Question

Windrush Scandal — what?

Answer

Wrongful detention and deportation of citizens.

5Question

2012 immigration law — effect?

Answer

Made undocumented migrants prove citizenship.

6Question

Windrush generation — legal status issues?

Answer

Lacked documentation despite lifelong UK residence.

7Question

Government response — measure?

Answer

Windrush task force and official apology.

8Question

Windrush Compensation Scheme — purpose?

Answer

Compensate affected individuals.

9Question

Home Office reforms — after scandal?

Answer

Implemented to support and prevent recurrence.

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